Add 18/50 and 49/70
18/50 + 49/70 is 53/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
18/50 = 18 × 7/50 × 7 = 126/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
49/70 = 49 × 5/70 × 5 = 245/350 - Add the two like fractions:
126/350 + 245/350 = 126 + 245/350 = 371/350 - 371/350 simplified gives 53/50
- So, 18/50 + 49/70 = 53/50
In mixed form: 13/50
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