Add 18/54 and 42/50
18/54 + 42/50 is 88/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 50 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
18/54 = 18 × 25/54 × 25 = 450/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
42/50 = 42 × 27/50 × 27 = 1134/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
450/1350 + 1134/1350 = 450 + 1134/1350 = 1584/1350 - 1584/1350 simplified gives 88/75
- So, 18/54 + 42/50 = 88/75
In mixed form: 113/75
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