Add 3/18 and 4/50
3/18 + 4/50 is 37/150.
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,
3/18 = 3 × 25/18 × 25 = 75/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
4/50 = 4 × 9/50 × 9 = 36/450 - Add the two like fractions:
75/450 + 36/450 = 75 + 36/450 = 111/450 - 111/450 simplified gives 37/150
- So, 3/18 + 4/50 = 37/150
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