Add 45/50 and 40/18
1st number: 45/50, 2nd number: 2 4/18
45/50 + 40/18 is 281/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
45/50 = 45 × 9/50 × 9 = 405/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
40/18 = 40 × 25/18 × 25 = 1000/450 - Add the two like fractions:
405/450 + 1000/450 = 405 + 1000/450 = 1405/450 - 1405/450 simplified gives 281/90
- So, 45/50 + 40/18 = 281/90
In mixed form: 311/90
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