Add 30/18 and 36/50
1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 36/50
30/18 + 36/50 is 179/75.
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,
30/18 = 30 × 25/18 × 25 = 750/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
36/50 = 36 × 9/50 × 9 = 324/450 - Add the two like fractions:
750/450 + 324/450 = 750 + 324/450 = 1074/450 - 1074/450 simplified gives 179/75
- So, 30/18 + 36/50 = 179/75
In mixed form: 229/75
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