Add 35/18 and 49/50
1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 49/50
35/18 + 49/50 is 658/225.
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,
49/50 = 49 × 9/50 × 9 = 441/450 - Add the two like fractions:
875/450 + 441/450 = 875 + 441/450 = 1316/450 - 1316/450 simplified gives 658/225
- So, 35/18 + 49/50 = 658/225
In mixed form: 2208/225
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