Add 50/20 and 4/18
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 4/18
50/20 + 4/18 is 49/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
50/20 = 50 × 9/20 × 9 = 450/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
4/18 = 4 × 10/18 × 10 = 40/180 - Add the two like fractions:
450/180 + 40/180 = 450 + 40/180 = 490/180 - 490/180 simplified gives 49/18
- So, 50/20 + 4/18 = 49/18
In mixed form: 213/18
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