Add 2/18 and 14/50
2/18 + 14/50 is 88/225.
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,
2/18 = 2 × 25/18 × 25 = 50/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
14/50 = 14 × 9/50 × 9 = 126/450 - Add the two like fractions:
50/450 + 126/450 = 50 + 126/450 = 176/450 - 176/450 simplified gives 88/225
- So, 2/18 + 14/50 = 88/225
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