Add 50/35 and 10/20
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 10/20
50/35 + 10/20 is 27/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
50/35 = 50 × 4/35 × 4 = 200/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
10/20 = 10 × 7/20 × 7 = 70/140 - Add the two like fractions:
200/140 + 70/140 = 200 + 70/140 = 270/140 - 270/140 simplified gives 27/14
- So, 50/35 + 10/20 = 27/14
In mixed form: 113/14
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