Add 50/35 and 14/18, Solve 1 15/35 + 14/18 as a fraction

Add 50/35 and 14/18

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 14/18

50/35 + 14/18 is 139/63.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
50/35 = 50 × 18/35 × 18 = 900/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
14/18 = 14 × 35/18 × 35 = 490/630
Add the two like fractions:
900/630 + 490/630 = 900 + 490/630 = 1390/630
1390/630 simplified gives 139/63
So, 50/35 + 14/18 = 139/63
In mixed form: 213/63

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