Add 36/18 and 42/50, Solve 2 0/18 + 42/50 as a fraction

Add 36/18 and 42/50

1^st number: 2 0/18, 2^nd number: 42/50

36/18 + 42/50 is 71/25.

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,
36/18 = 36 × 25/18 × 25 = 900/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
42/50 = 42 × 9/50 × 9 = 378/450
Add the two like fractions:
900/450 + 378/450 = 900 + 378/450 = 1278/450
1278/450 simplified gives 71/25
So, 36/18 + 42/50 = 71/25
In mixed form: 221/25

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