Add 28/18 and 50/35, Solve 1 10/18 + 1 15/35 as a fraction

Add 28/18 and 50/35

1^st number: 1 10/18, 2^nd number: 1 15/35

28/18 + 50/35 is 188/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 35 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
28/18 = 28 × 35/18 × 35 = 980/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
50/35 = 50 × 18/35 × 18 = 900/630
Add the two like fractions:
980/630 + 900/630 = 980 + 900/630 = 1880/630
1880/630 simplified gives 188/63
So, 28/18 + 50/35 = 188/63
In mixed form: 262/63

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