Add 5/18 and 1/50
5/18 + 1/50 is 67/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
5/18 = 5 × 25/18 × 25 = 125/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
1/50 = 1 × 9/50 × 9 = 9/450 - Add the two like fractions:
125/450 + 9/450 = 125 + 9/450 = 134/450 - 134/450 simplified gives 67/225
- So, 5/18 + 1/50 = 67/225
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