Add 3/50 and 3/18
3/50 + 3/18 is 17/75.
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,
3/50 = 3 × 9/50 × 9 = 27/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
3/18 = 3 × 25/18 × 25 = 75/450 - Add the two like fractions:
27/450 + 75/450 = 27 + 75/450 = 102/450 - 102/450 simplified gives 17/75
- So, 3/50 + 3/18 = 17/75
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