Add 50/2 and 75/35
1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 2 5/35
50/2 + 75/35 is 190/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
50/2 = 50 × 35/2 × 35 = 1750/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
75/35 = 75 × 2/35 × 2 = 150/70 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/70 + 150/70 = 1750 + 150/70 = 1900/70 - 1900/70 simplified gives 190/7
- So, 50/2 + 75/35 = 190/7
In mixed form: 271/7
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