Add 50/35 and 9/10
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 9/10
50/35 + 9/10 is 163/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 10 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 10 × 7 = 70,
9/10 = 9 × 7/10 × 7 = 63/70 - Add the two like fractions:
100/70 + 63/70 = 100 + 63/70 = 163/70 - So, 50/35 + 9/10 = 163/70
In mixed form: 223/70
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