Add 50/35 and 7/9
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 7/9
50/35 + 7/9 is 139/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 9 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
50/35 = 50 × 9/35 × 9 = 450/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
7/9 = 7 × 35/9 × 35 = 245/315 - Add the two like fractions:
450/315 + 245/315 = 450 + 245/315 = 695/315 - 695/315 simplified gives 139/63
- So, 50/35 + 7/9 = 139/63
In mixed form: 213/63
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