Add 18/45 and 14/50
18/45 + 14/50 is 17/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
18/45 = 18 × 10/45 × 10 = 180/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
14/50 = 14 × 9/50 × 9 = 126/450 - Add the two like fractions:
180/450 + 126/450 = 180 + 126/450 = 306/450 - 306/450 simplified gives 17/25
- So, 18/45 + 14/50 = 17/25
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