Add 18/6 and 32/50
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 32/50
18/6 + 32/50 is 91/25.
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,
18/6 = 18 × 25/6 × 25 = 450/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
32/50 = 32 × 3/50 × 3 = 96/150 - Add the two like fractions:
450/150 + 96/150 = 450 + 96/150 = 546/150 - 546/150 simplified gives 91/25
- So, 18/6 + 32/50 = 91/25
In mixed form: 316/25
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