Add 2/18 and 5/50
2/18 + 5/50 is 19/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
2/18 = 2 × 25/18 × 25 = 50/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
5/50 = 5 × 9/50 × 9 = 45/450 - Add the two like fractions:
50/450 + 45/450 = 50 + 45/450 = 95/450 - 95/450 simplified gives 19/90
- So, 2/18 + 5/50 = 19/90
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