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Add 7/35 and 20/50

7/35 + 20/50 is 3/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
    7/35 = 7 × 10/35 × 10 = 70/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    20/50 = 20 × 7/50 × 7 = 140/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/350 + 140/350 = 70 + 140/350 = 210/350
  5. 210/350 simplified gives 3/5
  6. So, 7/35 + 20/50 = 3/5

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