Add 7/50 and 35/30
1st number: 7/50, 2nd number: 1 5/30
7/50 + 35/30 is 98/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
7/50 = 7 × 3/50 × 3 = 21/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
35/30 = 35 × 5/30 × 5 = 175/150 - Add the two like fractions:
21/150 + 175/150 = 21 + 175/150 = 196/150 - 196/150 simplified gives 98/75
- So, 7/50 + 35/30 = 98/75
In mixed form: 123/75
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