Add 35/18 and 21/50, Solve 1 17/18 + 21/50 as a fraction

Add 35/18 and 21/50

1^st number: 1 17/18, 2^nd number: 21/50

35/18 + 21/50 is 532/225.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 50 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
35/18 = 35 × 25/18 × 25 = 875/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
21/50 = 21 × 9/50 × 9 = 189/450
Add the two like fractions:
875/450 + 189/450 = 875 + 189/450 = 1064/450
1064/450 simplified gives 532/225
So, 35/18 + 21/50 = 532/225
In mixed form: 282/225

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