Add 18/7 and 1/50
1st number: 2 4/7, 2nd number: 1/50
18/7 + 1/50 is 907/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
18/7 = 18 × 50/7 × 50 = 900/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
1/50 = 1 × 7/50 × 7 = 7/350 - Add the two like fractions:
900/350 + 7/350 = 900 + 7/350 = 907/350 - So, 18/7 + 1/50 = 907/350
In mixed form: 2207/350
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