Add 10/18 and 5/50
10/18 + 5/50 is 59/90.
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,
10/18 = 10 × 25/18 × 25 = 250/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
5/50 = 5 × 9/50 × 9 = 45/450 - Add the two like fractions:
250/450 + 45/450 = 250 + 45/450 = 295/450 - 295/450 simplified gives 59/90
- So, 10/18 + 5/50 = 59/90
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