Add 40/18 and 2/50
1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 2/50
40/18 + 2/50 is 509/225.
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,
40/18 = 40 × 25/18 × 25 = 1000/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
2/50 = 2 × 9/50 × 9 = 18/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1000/450 + 18/450 = 1000 + 18/450 = 1018/450 - 1018/450 simplified gives 509/225
- So, 40/18 + 2/50 = 509/225
In mixed form: 259/225
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