Add 20/18 and 36/50
1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 36/50
20/18 + 36/50 is 412/225.
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,
36/50 = 36 × 9/50 × 9 = 324/450 - Add the two like fractions:
500/450 + 324/450 = 500 + 324/450 = 824/450 - 824/450 simplified gives 412/225
- So, 20/18 + 36/50 = 412/225
In mixed form: 1187/225
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