Add 50/35 and 36/70
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 36/70
50/35 + 36/70 is 68/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 70 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 70 × 1 = 70,
36/70 = 36 × 1/70 × 1 = 36/70 - Add the two like fractions:
100/70 + 36/70 = 100 + 36/70 = 136/70 - 136/70 simplified gives 68/35
- So, 50/35 + 36/70 = 68/35
In mixed form: 133/35
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