Add 50/35 and 18/54
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 18/54
50/35 + 18/54 is 37/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
50/35 = 50 × 54/35 × 54 = 2700/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
18/54 = 18 × 35/54 × 35 = 630/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/1890 + 630/1890 = 2700 + 630/1890 = 3330/1890 - 3330/1890 simplified gives 37/21
- So, 50/35 + 18/54 = 37/21
In mixed form: 116/21
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