Add 18/6 and 28/50
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 28/50
186 + 2850 is 8925.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
186 = 18 × 256 × 25 = 450150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
2850 = 28 × 350 × 3 = 84150 - Add the two like fractions:
450150 + 84150 = 450 + 84150 = 534150 - 534/150 simplified gives 8925
- So, 18/6 + 28/50 = 89/25
In mixed form: 31425
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