Add 42/18 and 18/50
1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 18/50
42/18 + 18/50 is 202/75.
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,
42/18 = 42 × 25/18 × 25 = 1050/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
18/50 = 18 × 9/50 × 9 = 162/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/450 + 162/450 = 1050 + 162/450 = 1212/450 - 1212/450 simplified gives 202/75
- So, 42/18 + 18/50 = 202/75
In mixed form: 252/75
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