Add 50/8 and 50/35
1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 1 15/35
50/8 + 50/35 is 215/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
50/8 = 50 × 35/8 × 35 = 1750/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
50/35 = 50 × 8/35 × 8 = 400/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/280 + 400/280 = 1750 + 400/280 = 2150/280 - 2150/280 simplified gives 215/28
- So, 50/8 + 50/35 = 215/28
In mixed form: 719/28
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