Add 18/50 and 7/3
1st number: 18/50, 2nd number: 2 1/3
18/50 + 7/3 is 202/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 3 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 3 × 50 = 150,
7/3 = 7 × 50/3 × 50 = 350/150 - Add the two like fractions:
54/150 + 350/150 = 54 + 350/150 = 404/150 - 404/150 simplified gives 202/75
- So, 18/50 + 7/3 = 202/75
In mixed form: 252/75
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