Add 35/18 and 50/35
1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 1 15/35
35/18 + 50/35 is 425/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
35/18 = 35 × 35/18 × 35 = 1225/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
50/35 = 50 × 18/35 × 18 = 900/630 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/630 + 900/630 = 1225 + 900/630 = 2125/630 - 2125/630 simplified gives 425/126
- So, 35/18 + 50/35 = 425/126
In mixed form: 347/126
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