Add 15/18 and 14/50
15/18 + 14/50 is 167/150.
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,
15/18 = 15 × 25/18 × 25 = 375/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
14/50 = 14 × 9/50 × 9 = 126/450 - Add the two like fractions:
375/450 + 126/450 = 375 + 126/450 = 501/450 - 501/450 simplified gives 167/150
- So, 15/18 + 14/50 = 167/150
In mixed form: 117/150
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