Add 18/50 and 27/35
18/50 + 27/35 is 198/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
18/50 = 18 × 7/50 × 7 = 126/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
27/35 = 27 × 10/35 × 10 = 270/350 - Add the two like fractions:
126/350 + 270/350 = 126 + 270/350 = 396/350 - 396/350 simplified gives 198/175
- So, 18/50 + 27/35 = 198/175
In mixed form: 123/175
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