Add 50/35 and 3/30
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 3/30
50/35 + 3/30 is 107/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
50/35 = 50 × 6/35 × 6 = 300/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
3/30 = 3 × 7/30 × 7 = 21/210 - Add the two like fractions:
300/210 + 21/210 = 300 + 21/210 = 321/210 - 321/210 simplified gives 107/70
- So, 50/35 + 3/30 = 107/70
In mixed form: 137/70
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