Add 18/28 and 30/50
18/28 + 30/50 is 87/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 50 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
18/28 = 18 × 25/28 × 25 = 450/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
30/50 = 30 × 14/50 × 14 = 420/700 - Add the two like fractions:
450/700 + 420/700 = 450 + 420/700 = 870/700 - 870/700 simplified gives 87/70
- So, 18/28 + 30/50 = 87/70
In mixed form: 117/70
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