Add 8/35 and 10/50
8/35 + 10/50 is 3/7.
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,
10/50 = 10 × 7/50 × 7 = 70/350 - Add the two like fractions:
80/350 + 70/350 = 80 + 70/350 = 150/350 - 150/350 simplified gives 3/7
- So, 8/35 + 10/50 = 3/7
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