Add 50/8 and 9/35
1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 9/35
50/8 + 9/35 is 911/140.
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,
9/35 = 9 × 8/35 × 8 = 72/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/280 + 72/280 = 1750 + 72/280 = 1822/280 - 1822/280 simplified gives 911/140
- So, 50/8 + 9/35 = 911/140
In mixed form: 671/140
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