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Add 48/35 and 50/18

1st number: 1 13/35, 2nd number: 2 14/18

48/35 + 50/18 is 1307/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 18 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    48/35 = 48 × 18/35 × 18 = 864/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    50/18 = 50 × 35/18 × 35 = 1750/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/630 + 1750/630 = 864 + 1750/630 = 2614/630
  5. 2614/630 simplified gives 1307/315
  6. So, 48/35 + 50/18 = 1307/315
    In mixed form: 447/315

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