Add 18/50 and 10/12
18/50 + 10/12 is 179/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 12 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
18/50 = 18 × 6/50 × 6 = 108/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
10/12 = 10 × 25/12 × 25 = 250/300 - Add the two like fractions:
108/300 + 250/300 = 108 + 250/300 = 358/300 - 358/300 simplified gives 179/150
- So, 18/50 + 10/12 = 179/150
In mixed form: 129/150
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