Add 40/9 and 18/50
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 18/50
40/9 + 18/50 is 1081/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
40/9 = 40 × 50/9 × 50 = 2000/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
18/50 = 18 × 9/50 × 9 = 162/450 - Add the two like fractions:
2000/450 + 162/450 = 2000 + 162/450 = 2162/450 - 2162/450 simplified gives 1081/225
- So, 40/9 + 18/50 = 1081/225
In mixed form: 4181/225
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