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Add 35/18 and 50/90

1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 50/90

35/18 + 50/90 is 5/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    35/18 = 35 × 5/18 × 5 = 175/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    50/90 = 50 × 1/90 × 1 = 50/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/90 + 50/90 = 175 + 50/90 = 225/90
  5. 225/90 simplified gives 5/2
  6. So, 35/18 + 50/90 = 5/2
    In mixed form: 21/2

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