Add 49/18 and 8/50, Solve 2 13/18 + 8/50 as a fraction

Add 49/18 and 8/50

1^st number: 2 13/18, 2^nd number: 8/50

49/18 + 8/50 is 1297/450.

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,
49/18 = 49 × 25/18 × 25 = 1225/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
8/50 = 8 × 9/50 × 9 = 72/450
Add the two like fractions:
1225/450 + 72/450 = 1225 + 72/450 = 1297/450
So, 49/18 + 8/50 = 1297/450
In mixed form: 2397/450

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