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Add 18/35 and 56/50

1^st number: 18/35, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

18/35 + 56/50 is 286/175.

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1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
   18/35 = 18 × 10/35 × 10 = 180/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   56/50 = 56 × 7/50 × 7 = 392/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/350 + 392/350 = 180 + 392/350 = 572/350
5. 572/350 simplified gives 286/175
6. So, 18/35 + 56/50 = 286/175
   In mixed form: 1111/175

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