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Add 18/35 and 50/28

1^st number: 18/35, 2^nd number: 1 22/28

18/35 + 50/28 is 23/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 28 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   18/35 = 18 × 4/35 × 4 = 72/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   50/28 = 50 × 5/28 × 5 = 250/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/140 + 250/140 = 72 + 250/140 = 322/140
5. 322/140 simplified gives 23/10
6. So, 18/35 + 50/28 = 23/10
   In mixed form: 23/10

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