Add 18/35 and 1/50
18/35 + 1/50 is 187/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
18/35 = 18 × 10/35 × 10 = 180/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
1/50 = 1 × 7/50 × 7 = 7/350 - Add the two like fractions:
180/350 + 7/350 = 180 + 7/350 = 187/350 - So, 18/35 + 1/50 = 187/350
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