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Add 1/18 and 50/35

1st number: 1/18, 2nd number: 1 15/35

1/18 + 50/35 is 187/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 35 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    1/18 = 1 × 35/18 × 35 = 35/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    50/35 = 50 × 18/35 × 18 = 900/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/630 + 900/630 = 35 + 900/630 = 935/630
  5. 935/630 simplified gives 187/126
  6. So, 1/18 + 50/35 = 187/126
    In mixed form: 161/126

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