Add 56/35 and 35/50, Solve 1 21/35 + 35/50 as a fraction

Add 56/35 and 35/50

1^st number: 1 21/35, 2^nd number: 35/50

56/35 + 35/50 is 23/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 50 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
56/35 = 56 × 10/35 × 10 = 560/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
35/50 = 35 × 7/50 × 7 = 245/350
Add the two like fractions:
560/350 + 245/350 = 560 + 245/350 = 805/350
805/350 simplified gives 23/10
So, 56/35 + 35/50 = 23/10
In mixed form: 23/10

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