Add 50/35 and 4/20
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 4/20
50/35 + 4/20 is 57/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
50/35 = 50 × 4/35 × 4 = 200/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
4/20 = 4 × 7/20 × 7 = 28/140 - Add the two like fractions:
200/140 + 28/140 = 200 + 28/140 = 228/140 - 228/140 simplified gives 57/35
- So, 50/35 + 4/20 = 57/35
In mixed form: 122/35
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