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Add 18/25 and 50/35

1st number: 18/25, 2nd number: 1 15/35

18/25 + 50/35 is 376/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 35 is 175

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
    18/25 = 18 × 7/25 × 7 = 126/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
    50/35 = 50 × 5/35 × 5 = 250/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/175 + 250/175 = 126 + 250/175 = 376/175
  5. So, 18/25 + 50/35 = 376/175
    In mixed form: 226/175

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