Add 75/35 and 30/50
1st number: 2 5/35, 2nd number: 30/50
75/35 + 30/50 is 96/35.
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,
75/35 = 75 × 10/35 × 10 = 750/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
30/50 = 30 × 7/50 × 7 = 210/350 - Add the two like fractions:
750/350 + 210/350 = 750 + 210/350 = 960/350 - 960/350 simplified gives 96/35
- So, 75/35 + 30/50 = 96/35
In mixed form: 226/35
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