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Add 18/50 and 2/35

18/50 + 2/35 is 73/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 35 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    18/50 = 18 × 7/50 × 7 = 126/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
    2/35 = 2 × 10/35 × 10 = 20/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/350 + 20/350 = 126 + 20/350 = 146/350
  5. 146/350 simplified gives 73/175
  6. So, 18/50 + 2/35 = 73/175

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