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Add 35/45 and 50/18

1st number: 35/45, 2nd number: 2 14/18

35/45 + 50/18 is 32/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    35/45 = 35 × 2/45 × 2 = 70/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    50/18 = 50 × 5/18 × 5 = 250/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/90 + 250/90 = 70 + 250/90 = 320/90
  5. 320/90 simplified gives 32/9
  6. So, 35/45 + 50/18 = 32/9
    In mixed form: 35/9

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