Add 10/18 and 35/7, Solve 10/18 + 5 0/7 as a fraction

Add 10/18 and 35/7

1^st number: 10/18, 2^nd number: 5 0/7

10/18 + 35/7 is 50/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 7 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
10/18 = 10 × 7/18 × 7 = 70/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
35/7 = 35 × 18/7 × 18 = 630/126
Add the two like fractions:
70/126 + 630/126 = 70 + 630/126 = 700/126
700/126 simplified gives 50/9
So, 10/18 + 35/7 = 50/9
In mixed form: 55/9

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