Add 50/35 and 12/50
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 12/50
50/35 + 12/50 is 292/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
50/35 = 50 × 10/35 × 10 = 500/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
12/50 = 12 × 7/50 × 7 = 84/350 - Add the two like fractions:
500/350 + 84/350 = 500 + 84/350 = 584/350 - 584/350 simplified gives 292/175
- So, 50/35 + 12/50 = 292/175
In mixed form: 1117/175
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