Add 18/50 and 28/45
18/50 + 28/45 is 221/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 45 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 45 × 10 = 450,
28/45 = 28 × 10/45 × 10 = 280/450 - Add the two like fractions:
162/450 + 280/450 = 162 + 280/450 = 442/450 - 442/450 simplified gives 221/225
- So, 18/50 + 28/45 = 221/225
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