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Add 18/50 and 35/60

18/50 + 35/60 is 283/300.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 60 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    18/50 = 18 × 6/50 × 6 = 108/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    35/60 = 35 × 5/60 × 5 = 175/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/300 + 175/300 = 108 + 175/300 = 283/300
  5. So, 18/50 + 35/60 = 283/300

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