Add 7/50 and 18/45
7/50 + 18/45 is 27/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 45 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
7/50 = 7 × 9/50 × 9 = 63/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
18/45 = 18 × 10/45 × 10 = 180/450 - Add the two like fractions:
63/450 + 180/450 = 63 + 180/450 = 243/450 - 243/450 simplified gives 27/50
- So, 7/50 + 18/45 = 27/50
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