Add 9/35 and 2/50
9/35 + 2/50 is 52/175.
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,
9/35 = 9 × 10/35 × 10 = 90/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
2/50 = 2 × 7/50 × 7 = 14/350 - Add the two like fractions:
90/350 + 14/350 = 90 + 14/350 = 104/350 - 104/350 simplified gives 52/175
- So, 9/35 + 2/50 = 52/175
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