Add 10/4 and 50/18, Solve 2 2/4 + 2 14/18 as a fraction

Add 10/4 and 50/18

1^st number: 2 2/4, 2^nd number: 2 14/18

10/4 + 50/18 is 95/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 18 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
10/4 = 10 × 9/4 × 9 = 90/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
50/18 = 50 × 2/18 × 2 = 100/36
Add the two like fractions:
90/36 + 100/36 = 90 + 100/36 = 190/36
190/36 simplified gives 95/18
So, 10/4 + 50/18 = 95/18
In mixed form: 55/18

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