Add 4/18 and 24/50
4/18 + 24/50 is 158/225.
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,
4/18 = 4 × 25/18 × 25 = 100/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
24/50 = 24 × 9/50 × 9 = 216/450 - Add the two like fractions:
100/450 + 216/450 = 100 + 216/450 = 316/450 - 316/450 simplified gives 158/225
- So, 4/18 + 24/50 = 158/225
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