Add 50/5 and 16/18
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 16/18
50/5 + 16/18 is 98/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
50/5 = 50 × 18/5 × 18 = 900/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
16/18 = 16 × 5/18 × 5 = 80/90 - Add the two like fractions:
900/90 + 80/90 = 900 + 80/90 = 980/90 - 980/90 simplified gives 98/9
- So, 50/5 + 16/18 = 98/9
In mixed form: 108/9
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