Add 50/35 and 4/18
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 4/18
50/35 + 4/18 is 104/63.
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,
4/18 = 4 × 35/18 × 35 = 140/630 - Add the two like fractions:
900/630 + 140/630 = 900 + 140/630 = 1040/630 - 1040/630 simplified gives 104/63
- So, 50/35 + 4/18 = 104/63
In mixed form: 141/63
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