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Add 18/10 and 50/35

1st number: 1 8/10, 2nd number: 1 15/35

18/10 + 50/35 is 113/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 35 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    18/10 = 18 × 7/10 × 7 = 126/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    50/35 = 50 × 2/35 × 2 = 100/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/70 + 100/70 = 126 + 100/70 = 226/70
  5. 226/70 simplified gives 113/35
  6. So, 18/10 + 50/35 = 113/35
    In mixed form: 38/35

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