Add 35/50 and 5/18
35/50 + 5/18 is 44/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
35/50 = 35 × 9/50 × 9 = 315/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
5/18 = 5 × 25/18 × 25 = 125/450 - Add the two like fractions:
315/450 + 125/450 = 315 + 125/450 = 440/450 - 440/450 simplified gives 44/45
- So, 35/50 + 5/18 = 44/45
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 70/50+5/18 35/50+10/18 35/50+5/36 35/50+15/18 35/50+5/54 35/50+25/18 35/50+5/90 35/50+35/18