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Add 18/35 and 72/50

1st number: 18/35, 2nd number: 1 22/50

18/35 + 72/50 is 342/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    72/50 = 72 × 7/50 × 7 = 504/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/350 + 504/350 = 180 + 504/350 = 684/350
  5. 684/350 simplified gives 342/175
  6. So, 18/35 + 72/50 = 342/175
    In mixed form: 1167/175

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