Add 50/18 and 6/50
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 6/50
50/18 + 6/50 is 652/225.
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,
50/18 = 50 × 25/18 × 25 = 1250/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
6/50 = 6 × 9/50 × 9 = 54/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/450 + 54/450 = 1250 + 54/450 = 1304/450 - 1304/450 simplified gives 652/225
- So, 50/18 + 6/50 = 652/225
In mixed form: 2202/225
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