Add 50/35 and 15/16
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 15/16
50/35 + 15/16 is 265/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 16 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
50/35 = 50 × 16/35 × 16 = 800/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
15/16 = 15 × 35/16 × 35 = 525/560 - Add the two like fractions:
800/560 + 525/560 = 800 + 525/560 = 1325/560 - 1325/560 simplified gives 265/112
- So, 50/35 + 15/16 = 265/112
In mixed form: 241/112
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