Add 4/18 and 27/50
4/18 + 27/50 is 343/450.
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,
4/18 = 4 × 25/18 × 25 = 100/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
27/50 = 27 × 9/50 × 9 = 243/450 - Add the two like fractions:
100/450 + 243/450 = 100 + 243/450 = 343/450 - So, 4/18 + 27/50 = 343/450
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