Add 18/40 and 49/50
18/40 + 49/50 is 143/100.
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,
49/50 = 49 × 4/50 × 4 = 196/200 - Add the two like fractions:
90/200 + 196/200 = 90 + 196/200 = 286/200 - 286/200 simplified gives 143/100
- So, 18/40 + 49/50 = 143/100
In mixed form: 143/100
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