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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
1/18 = 1 × 35/18 × 35 = 35/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
50/35 = 50 × 18/35 × 18 = 900/630 - Add the two like fractions:
35/630 + 900/630 = 35 + 900/630 = 935/630 - 935/630 simplified gives 187/126
- So, 1/18 + 50/35 = 187/126
In mixed form: 161/126
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