Add 20/10 and 50/18
1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 2 14/18
20/10 + 50/18 is 43/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
20/10 = 20 × 9/10 × 9 = 180/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
50/18 = 50 × 5/18 × 5 = 250/90 - Add the two like fractions:
180/90 + 250/90 = 180 + 250/90 = 430/90 - 430/90 simplified gives 43/9
- So, 20/10 + 50/18 = 43/9
In mixed form: 47/9
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