Add 18/12 and 9/50, Solve 1 6/12 + 9/50 as a fraction

Add 18/12 and 9/50

1^st number: 1 6/12, 2^nd number: 9/50

18/12 + 9/50 is 42/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 50 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
18/12 = 18 × 25/12 × 25 = 450/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
9/50 = 9 × 6/50 × 6 = 54/300
Add the two like fractions:
450/300 + 54/300 = 450 + 54/300 = 504/300
504/300 simplified gives 42/25
So, 18/12 + 9/50 = 42/25
In mixed form: 117/25

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