Add 28/50 and 4/18
28/50 + 4/18 is 176/225.
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,
28/50 = 28 × 9/50 × 9 = 252/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
4/18 = 4 × 25/18 × 25 = 100/450 - Add the two like fractions:
252/450 + 100/450 = 252 + 100/450 = 352/450 - 352/450 simplified gives 176/225
- So, 28/50 + 4/18 = 176/225
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