Add 18/50 and 5/18
18/50 + 5/18 is 287/450.
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,
5/18 = 5 × 25/18 × 25 = 125/450 - Add the two like fractions:
162/450 + 125/450 = 162 + 125/450 = 287/450 - So, 18/50 + 5/18 = 287/450
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