Add 30/50 and 4/18
30/50 + 4/18 is 37/45.
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,
30/50 = 30 × 9/50 × 9 = 270/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
4/18 = 4 × 25/18 × 25 = 100/450 - Add the two like fractions:
270/450 + 100/450 = 270 + 100/450 = 370/450 - 370/450 simplified gives 37/45
- So, 30/50 + 4/18 = 37/45
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