Add 35/18 and 50/15
1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 3 5/15
35/18 + 50/15 is 95/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 15 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
35/18 = 35 × 5/18 × 5 = 175/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
50/15 = 50 × 6/15 × 6 = 300/90 - Add the two like fractions:
175/90 + 300/90 = 175 + 300/90 = 475/90 - 475/90 simplified gives 95/18
- So, 35/18 + 50/15 = 95/18
In mixed form: 55/18
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