Add 18/90 and 49/50
18/90 + 49/50 is 59/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
18/90 = 18 × 5/90 × 5 = 90/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
49/50 = 49 × 9/50 × 9 = 441/450 - Add the two like fractions:
90/450 + 441/450 = 90 + 441/450 = 531/450 - 531/450 simplified gives 59/50
- So, 18/90 + 49/50 = 59/50
In mixed form: 19/50
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