Add 18/8 and 50/20
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 2 10/20
18/8 + 50/20 is 19/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 20 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
18/8 = 18 × 5/8 × 5 = 90/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
50/20 = 50 × 2/20 × 2 = 100/40 - Add the two like fractions:
90/40 + 100/40 = 90 + 100/40 = 190/40 - 190/40 simplified gives 19/4
- So, 18/8 + 50/20 = 19/4
In mixed form: 43/4
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