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Add 50/8 and 35/18

1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 1 17/18

50/8 + 35/18 is 295/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 18 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    50/8 = 50 × 9/8 × 9 = 450/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    35/18 = 35 × 4/18 × 4 = 140/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/72 + 140/72 = 450 + 140/72 = 590/72
  5. 590/72 simplified gives 295/36
  6. So, 50/8 + 35/18 = 295/36
    In mixed form: 87/36

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