Add 50/35 and 2/10, Solve 1 15/35 + 2/10 as a fraction

Add 50/35 and 2/10

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 2/10

50/35 + 2/10 is 57/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 10 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
50/35 = 50 × 2/35 × 2 = 100/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
2/10 = 2 × 7/10 × 7 = 14/70
Add the two like fractions:
100/70 + 14/70 = 100 + 14/70 = 114/70
114/70 simplified gives 57/35
So, 50/35 + 2/10 = 57/35
In mixed form: 122/35

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