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Add 18/50 and 50/35

1^st number: 18/50, 2^nd number: 1 15/35

18/50 + 50/35 is 313/175.

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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,
   50/35 = 50 × 10/35 × 10 = 500/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/350 + 500/350 = 126 + 500/350 = 626/350
5. 626/350 simplified gives 313/175
6. So, 18/50 + 50/35 = 313/175
   In mixed form: 1138/175

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