Add 50/80 and 10/35
50/80 + 10/35 is 51/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 35 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
50/80 = 50 × 7/80 × 7 = 350/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
10/35 = 10 × 16/35 × 16 = 160/560 - Add the two like fractions:
350/560 + 160/560 = 350 + 160/560 = 510/560 - 510/560 simplified gives 51/56
- So, 50/80 + 10/35 = 51/56
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