Add 49/50 and 4/18
49/50 + 4/18 is 541/450.
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,
49/50 = 49 × 9/50 × 9 = 441/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
4/18 = 4 × 25/18 × 25 = 100/450 - Add the two like fractions:
441/450 + 100/450 = 441 + 100/450 = 541/450 - So, 49/50 + 4/18 = 541/450
In mixed form: 191/450
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