Add 28/18 and 2/50
1st number: 1 10/18, 2nd number: 2/50
28/18 + 2/50 is 359/225.
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,
28/18 = 28 × 25/18 × 25 = 700/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
2/50 = 2 × 9/50 × 9 = 18/450 - Add the two like fractions:
700/450 + 18/450 = 700 + 18/450 = 718/450 - 718/450 simplified gives 359/225
- So, 28/18 + 2/50 = 359/225
In mixed form: 1134/225
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