Add 18/36 and 45/50
18/36 + 45/50 is 7/5.
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,
45/50 = 45 × 18/50 × 18 = 810/900 - Add the two like fractions:
450/900 + 810/900 = 450 + 810/900 = 1260/900 - 1260/900 simplified gives 7/5
- So, 18/36 + 45/50 = 7/5
In mixed form: 12/5
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