Add 18/50 and 15/18
18/50 + 15/18 is 179/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
18/50 = 18 × 9/50 × 9 = 162/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
15/18 = 15 × 25/18 × 25 = 375/450 - Add the two like fractions:
162/450 + 375/450 = 162 + 375/450 = 537/450 - 537/450 simplified gives 179/150
- So, 18/50 + 15/18 = 179/150
In mixed form: 129/150
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