Add 20/50 and 40/18
1st number: 20/50, 2nd number: 2 4/18
20/50 + 40/18 is 118/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
20/50 = 20 × 9/50 × 9 = 180/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
40/18 = 40 × 25/18 × 25 = 1000/450 - Add the two like fractions:
180/450 + 1000/450 = 180 + 1000/450 = 1180/450 - 1180/450 simplified gives 118/45
- So, 20/50 + 40/18 = 118/45
In mixed form: 228/45
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