Add 16/50 and 2/18
16/50 + 2/18 is 97/225.
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,
16/50 = 16 × 9/50 × 9 = 144/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
2/18 = 2 × 25/18 × 25 = 50/450 - Add the two like fractions:
144/450 + 50/450 = 144 + 50/450 = 194/450 - 194/450 simplified gives 97/225
- So, 16/50 + 2/18 = 97/225
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