Add 90/35 and 5/50
1st number: 2 20/35, 2nd number: 5/50
90/35 + 5/50 is 187/70.
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,
90/35 = 90 × 10/35 × 10 = 900/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
5/50 = 5 × 7/50 × 7 = 35/350 - Add the two like fractions:
900/350 + 35/350 = 900 + 35/350 = 935/350 - 935/350 simplified gives 187/70
- So, 90/35 + 5/50 = 187/70
In mixed form: 247/70
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