Add 45/50 and 9/18
45/50 + 9/18 is 7/5.
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,
9/18 = 9 × 25/18 × 25 = 225/450 - Add the two like fractions:
405/450 + 225/450 = 405 + 225/450 = 630/450 - 630/450 simplified gives 7/5
- So, 45/50 + 9/18 = 7/5
In mixed form: 12/5
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