Add 2/18 and 9/50
2/18 + 9/50 is 131/450.
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,
9/50 = 9 × 9/50 × 9 = 81/450 - Add the two like fractions:
50/450 + 81/450 = 50 + 81/450 = 131/450 - So, 2/18 + 9/50 = 131/450
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