Add 60/50 and 2/35
1st number: 1 10/50, 2nd number: 2/35
60/50 + 2/35 is 44/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 35 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
60/50 = 60 × 7/50 × 7 = 420/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
2/35 = 2 × 10/35 × 10 = 20/350 - Add the two like fractions:
420/350 + 20/350 = 420 + 20/350 = 440/350 - 440/350 simplified gives 44/35
- So, 60/50 + 2/35 = 44/35
In mixed form: 19/35
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