Add 6/50 and 35/18, Solve 6/50 + 1 17/18 as a fraction

Add 6/50 and 35/18

1^st number: 6/50, 2^nd number: 1 17/18

6/50 + 35/18 is 929/450.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 18 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
6/50 = 6 × 9/50 × 9 = 54/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
35/18 = 35 × 25/18 × 25 = 875/450
Add the two like fractions:
54/450 + 875/450 = 54 + 875/450 = 929/450
So, 6/50 + 35/18 = 929/450
In mixed form: 229/450

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