Add 50/75 and 9/35
50/75 + 9/35 is 97/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
9/35 = 9 × 15/35 × 15 = 135/525 - Add the two like fractions:
350/525 + 135/525 = 350 + 135/525 = 485/525 - 485/525 simplified gives 97/105
- So, 50/75 + 9/35 = 97/105
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 50/75+18/35 50/75+9/70 50/75+27/35 50/75+45/35 50/75+63/35