Add 20/18 and 20/50
1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 20/50
20/18 + 20/50 is 68/45.
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,
20/18 = 20 × 25/18 × 25 = 500/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
20/50 = 20 × 9/50 × 9 = 180/450 - Add the two like fractions:
500/450 + 180/450 = 500 + 180/450 = 680/450 - 680/450 simplified gives 68/45
- So, 20/18 + 20/50 = 68/45
In mixed form: 123/45
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