Add 15/50 and 25/18
1st number: 15/50, 2nd number: 1 7/18
15/50 + 25/18 is 76/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
15/50 = 15 × 9/50 × 9 = 135/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
25/18 = 25 × 25/18 × 25 = 625/450 - Add the two like fractions:
135/450 + 625/450 = 135 + 625/450 = 760/450 - 760/450 simplified gives 76/45
- So, 15/50 + 25/18 = 76/45
In mixed form: 131/45
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