Add 35/36 and 18/50
35/36 + 18/50 is 1199/900.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
35/36 = 35 × 25/36 × 25 = 875/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
18/50 = 18 × 18/50 × 18 = 324/900 - Add the two like fractions:
875/900 + 324/900 = 875 + 324/900 = 1199/900 - So, 35/36 + 18/50 = 1199/900
In mixed form: 1299/900
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