Add 50/35 and 20/12
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 1 8/12
50/35 + 20/12 is 65/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 12 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
50/35 = 50 × 12/35 × 12 = 600/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
20/12 = 20 × 35/12 × 35 = 700/420 - Add the two like fractions:
600/420 + 700/420 = 600 + 700/420 = 1300/420 - 1300/420 simplified gives 65/21
- So, 50/35 + 20/12 = 65/21
In mixed form: 32/21
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