Add 4/18 and 72/50, Solve 4/18 + 1 22/50 as a fraction

Add 4/18 and 72/50

1^st number: 4/18, 2^nd number: 1 22/50

4/18 + 72/50 is 374/225.

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,
72/50 = 72 × 9/50 × 9 = 648/450
Add the two like fractions:
100/450 + 648/450 = 100 + 648/450 = 748/450
748/450 simplified gives 374/225
So, 4/18 + 72/50 = 374/225
In mixed form: 1149/225

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