Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 18/50 and 7/8

18/50 + 7/8 is 247/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 8 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
    18/50 = 18 × 4/50 × 4 = 72/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    7/8 = 7 × 25/8 × 25 = 175/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/200 + 175/200 = 72 + 175/200 = 247/200
  5. So, 18/50 + 7/8 = 247/200
    In mixed form: 147/200

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com