Add 4/50 and 49/18, Solve 4/50 + 2 13/18 as a fraction

Add 4/50 and 49/18

1^st number: 4/50, 2^nd number: 2 13/18

4/50 + 49/18 is 1261/450.

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,
4/50 = 4 × 9/50 × 9 = 36/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
49/18 = 49 × 25/18 × 25 = 1225/450
Add the two like fractions:
36/450 + 1225/450 = 36 + 1225/450 = 1261/450
So, 4/50 + 49/18 = 1261/450
In mixed form: 2361/450

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