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Add 28/18 and 49/50

1st number: 1 10/18, 2nd number: 49/50

28/18 + 49/50 is 1141/450.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    28/18 = 28 × 25/18 × 25 = 700/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    49/50 = 49 × 9/50 × 9 = 441/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/450 + 441/450 = 700 + 441/450 = 1141/450
  5. So, 28/18 + 49/50 = 1141/450
    In mixed form: 2241/450

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