Add 18/15 and 50/9
1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 5 5/9
18/15 + 50/9 is 304/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
18/15 = 18 × 3/15 × 3 = 54/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
50/9 = 50 × 5/9 × 5 = 250/45 - Add the two like fractions:
54/45 + 250/45 = 54 + 250/45 = 304/45 - So, 18/15 + 50/9 = 304/45
In mixed form: 634/45
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