Add 18/9 and 25/50
1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 25/50
18/9 + 25/50 is 5/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
18/9 = 18 × 50/9 × 50 = 900/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
25/50 = 25 × 9/50 × 9 = 225/450 - Add the two like fractions:
900/450 + 225/450 = 900 + 225/450 = 1125/450 - 1125/450 simplified gives 5/2
- So, 18/9 + 25/50 = 5/2
In mixed form: 21/2
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