Add 50/9 and 4/35
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 4/35
50/9 + 4/35 is 1786/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
50/9 = 50 × 35/9 × 35 = 1750/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
4/35 = 4 × 9/35 × 9 = 36/315 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/315 + 36/315 = 1750 + 36/315 = 1786/315 - So, 50/9 + 4/35 = 1786/315
In mixed form: 5211/315
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