Add 18/25 and 45/50
18/25 + 45/50 is 81/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
18/25 = 18 × 2/25 × 2 = 36/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
45/50 = 45 × 1/50 × 1 = 45/50 - Add the two like fractions:
36/50 + 45/50 = 36 + 45/50 = 81/50 - So, 18/25 + 45/50 = 81/50
In mixed form: 131/50
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 36/25+45/50 18/25+90/50 18/50+45/50 54/25+45/50 18/75+45/50 90/25+45/50