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Add 9/35 and 75/50

1st number: 9/35, 2nd number: 1 25/50

9/35 + 75/50 is 123/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
    9/35 = 9 × 10/35 × 10 = 90/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    75/50 = 75 × 7/50 × 7 = 525/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/350 + 525/350 = 90 + 525/350 = 615/350
  5. 615/350 simplified gives 123/70
  6. So, 9/35 + 75/50 = 123/70
    In mixed form: 153/70

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