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Add 35/18 and 50/9

1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 5 5/9

35/18 + 50/9 is 15/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 9 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    35/18 = 35 × 1/18 × 1 = 35/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    50/9 = 50 × 2/9 × 2 = 100/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/18 + 100/18 = 35 + 100/18 = 135/18
  5. 135/18 simplified gives 15/2
  6. So, 35/18 + 50/9 = 15/2
    In mixed form: 71/2

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