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Add 49/18 and 35/50

1st number: 2 13/18, 2nd number: 35/50

49/18 + 35/50 is 154/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    49/18 = 49 × 25/18 × 25 = 1225/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    35/50 = 35 × 9/50 × 9 = 315/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/450 + 315/450 = 1225 + 315/450 = 1540/450
  5. 1540/450 simplified gives 154/45
  6. So, 49/18 + 35/50 = 154/45
    In mixed form: 319/45

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