Add 6/35 and 12/50
6/35 + 12/50 is 72/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
6/35 = 6 × 10/35 × 10 = 60/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
12/50 = 12 × 7/50 × 7 = 84/350 - Add the two like fractions:
60/350 + 84/350 = 60 + 84/350 = 144/350 - 144/350 simplified gives 72/175
- So, 6/35 + 12/50 = 72/175
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