Add 96/50 and 70/18, Solve 1 46/50 + 3 16/18 as a fraction

Add 96/50 and 70/18

1^st number: 1 46/50, 2^nd number: 3 16/18

96/50 + 70/18 is 1307/225.

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,
96/50 = 96 × 9/50 × 9 = 864/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
70/18 = 70 × 25/18 × 25 = 1750/450
Add the two like fractions:
864/450 + 1750/450 = 864 + 1750/450 = 2614/450
2614/450 simplified gives 1307/225
So, 96/50 + 70/18 = 1307/225
In mixed form: 5182/225

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