Add 49/50 and 18/45
49/50 + 18/45 is 69/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 45 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
49/50 = 49 × 9/50 × 9 = 441/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
18/45 = 18 × 10/45 × 10 = 180/450 - Add the two like fractions:
441/450 + 180/450 = 441 + 180/450 = 621/450 - 621/450 simplified gives 69/50
- So, 49/50 + 18/45 = 69/50
In mixed form: 119/50
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