Add 50/45 and 18/35
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 18/35
50/45 + 18/35 is 512/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
50/45 = 50 × 7/45 × 7 = 350/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
18/35 = 18 × 9/35 × 9 = 162/315 - Add the two like fractions:
350/315 + 162/315 = 350 + 162/315 = 512/315 - So, 50/45 + 18/35 = 512/315
In mixed form: 1197/315
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