Add 1/18 and 25/50
1/18 + 25/50 is 5/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
1/18 = 1 × 25/18 × 25 = 25/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
25/50 = 25 × 9/50 × 9 = 225/450 - Add the two like fractions:
25/450 + 225/450 = 25 + 225/450 = 250/450 - 250/450 simplified gives 5/9
- So, 1/18 + 25/50 = 5/9
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