Add 18/50 and 42/30
1st number: 18/50, 2nd number: 1 12/30
18/50 + 42/30 is 44/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
18/50 = 18 × 3/50 × 3 = 54/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
42/30 = 42 × 5/30 × 5 = 210/150 - Add the two like fractions:
54/150 + 210/150 = 54 + 210/150 = 264/150 - 264/150 simplified gives 44/25
- So, 18/50 + 42/30 = 44/25
In mixed form: 119/25
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