Add 18/10 and 50/14
1st number: 1 8/10, 2nd number: 3 8/14
18/10 + 50/14 is 188/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
18/10 = 18 × 7/10 × 7 = 126/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
50/14 = 50 × 5/14 × 5 = 250/70 - Add the two like fractions:
126/70 + 250/70 = 126 + 250/70 = 376/70 - 376/70 simplified gives 188/35
- So, 18/10 + 50/14 = 188/35
In mixed form: 513/35
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