Add 50/25 and 6/35
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 6/35
50/25 + 6/35 is 76/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
50/25 = 50 × 7/25 × 7 = 350/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
6/35 = 6 × 5/35 × 5 = 30/175 - Add the two like fractions:
350/175 + 30/175 = 350 + 30/175 = 380/175 - 380/175 simplified gives 76/35
- So, 50/25 + 6/35 = 76/35
In mixed form: 26/35
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