Add 18/9 and 8/50
1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 8/50
18/9 + 8/50 is 54/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
18/9 = 18 × 50/9 × 50 = 900/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
8/50 = 8 × 9/50 × 9 = 72/450 - Add the two like fractions:
900/450 + 72/450 = 900 + 72/450 = 972/450 - 972/450 simplified gives 54/25
- So, 18/9 + 8/50 = 54/25
In mixed form: 24/25
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