Add 8/35 and 1/50
8/35 + 1/50 is 87/350.
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,
8/35 = 8 × 10/35 × 10 = 80/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
1/50 = 1 × 7/50 × 7 = 7/350 - Add the two like fractions:
80/350 + 7/350 = 80 + 7/350 = 87/350 - So, 8/35 + 1/50 = 87/350
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 16/35+1/50 8/35+2/50 8/70+1/50 24/35+1/50 8/35+3/50 40/35+1/50 8/35+5/50 56/35+1/50 8/35+7/50