Add 50/75 and 40/35, Solve 50/75 + 1 5/35 as a fraction

Add 50/75 and 40/35

1^st number: 50/75, 2^nd number: 1 5/35

50/75 + 40/35 is 38/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 35 is 525

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
50/75 = 50 × 7/75 × 7 = 350/525
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 15 = 525,
40/35 = 40 × 15/35 × 15 = 600/525
Add the two like fractions:
350/525 + 600/525 = 350 + 600/525 = 950/525
950/525 simplified gives 38/21
So, 50/75 + 40/35 = 38/21
In mixed form: 117/21

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