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Add 18/50 and 35/56

18/50 + 35/56 is 197/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
    18/50 = 18 × 28/50 × 28 = 504/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    35/56 = 35 × 25/56 × 25 = 875/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/1400 + 875/1400 = 504 + 875/1400 = 1379/1400
  5. 1379/1400 simplified gives 197/200
  6. So, 18/50 + 35/56 = 197/200

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