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Add 35/18 and 28/50

1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 28/50

35/18 + 28/50 is 1127/450.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    35/18 = 35 × 25/18 × 25 = 875/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    28/50 = 28 × 9/50 × 9 = 252/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    875/450 + 252/450 = 875 + 252/450 = 1127/450
  5. So, 35/18 + 28/50 = 1127/450
    In mixed form: 2227/450

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