Add 3/18 and 6/50
3/18 + 6/50 is 43/150.
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,
3/18 = 3 × 25/18 × 25 = 75/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
6/50 = 6 × 9/50 × 9 = 54/450 - Add the two like fractions:
75/450 + 54/450 = 75 + 54/450 = 129/450 - 129/450 simplified gives 43/150
- So, 3/18 + 6/50 = 43/150
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