Add 18/2 and 50/60
1st number: 9 0/2, 2nd number: 50/60
18/2 + 50/60 is 59/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
18/2 = 18 × 30/2 × 30 = 540/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
50/60 = 50 × 1/60 × 1 = 50/60 - Add the two like fractions:
540/60 + 50/60 = 540 + 50/60 = 590/60 - 590/60 simplified gives 59/6
- So, 18/2 + 50/60 = 59/6
In mixed form: 95/6
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