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Add 50/35 and 18/8

1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 2 2/8

50/35 + 18/8 is 103/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 8 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    50/35 = 50 × 8/35 × 8 = 400/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    18/8 = 18 × 35/8 × 35 = 630/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/280 + 630/280 = 400 + 630/280 = 1030/280
  5. 1030/280 simplified gives 103/28
  6. So, 50/35 + 18/8 = 103/28
    In mixed form: 319/28

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