Add 18/36 and 42/50
18/36 + 42/50 is 67/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
18/36 = 18 × 25/36 × 25 = 450/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
42/50 = 42 × 18/50 × 18 = 756/900 - Add the two like fractions:
450/900 + 756/900 = 450 + 756/900 = 1206/900 - 1206/900 simplified gives 67/50
- So, 18/36 + 42/50 = 67/50
In mixed form: 117/50
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