Add 20/18 and 35/50
1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 35/50
20/18 + 35/50 is 163/90.
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,
20/18 = 20 × 25/18 × 25 = 500/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
35/50 = 35 × 9/50 × 9 = 315/450 - Add the two like fractions:
500/450 + 315/450 = 500 + 315/450 = 815/450 - 815/450 simplified gives 163/90
- So, 20/18 + 35/50 = 163/90
In mixed form: 173/90
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