Add 18/40 and 35/50
18/40 + 35/50 is 23/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
18/40 = 18 × 5/40 × 5 = 90/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
35/50 = 35 × 4/50 × 4 = 140/200 - Add the two like fractions:
90/200 + 140/200 = 90 + 140/200 = 230/200 - 230/200 simplified gives 23/20
- So, 18/40 + 35/50 = 23/20
In mixed form: 13/20
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