Add 50/35 and 2/18
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 2/18
50/35 + 2/18 is 97/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
2/18 = 2 × 35/18 × 35 = 70/630 - Add the two like fractions:
900/630 + 70/630 = 900 + 70/630 = 970/630 - 970/630 simplified gives 97/63
- So, 50/35 + 2/18 = 97/63
In mixed form: 134/63
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