Add 35/18 and 42/50
1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 42/50
35/18 + 42/50 is 1253/450.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
42/50 = 42 × 9/50 × 9 = 378/450 - Add the two like fractions:
875/450 + 378/450 = 875 + 378/450 = 1253/450 - So, 35/18 + 42/50 = 1253/450
In mixed form: 2353/450
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