Add 50/15 and 1/18
1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 1/18
50/15 + 1/18 is 61/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
50/15 = 50 × 6/15 × 6 = 300/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
1/18 = 1 × 5/18 × 5 = 5/90 - Add the two like fractions:
300/90 + 5/90 = 300 + 5/90 = 305/90 - 305/90 simplified gives 61/18
- So, 50/15 + 1/18 = 61/18
In mixed form: 37/18
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