Add 18/50 and 70/80
18/50 + 70/80 is 247/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 80 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
18/50 = 18 × 8/50 × 8 = 144/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
70/80 = 70 × 5/80 × 5 = 350/400 - Add the two like fractions:
144/400 + 350/400 = 144 + 350/400 = 494/400 - 494/400 simplified gives 247/200
- So, 18/50 + 70/80 = 247/200
In mixed form: 147/200
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