Add 5/50 and 15/18
5/50 + 15/18 is 14/15.
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,
5/50 = 5 × 9/50 × 9 = 45/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
15/18 = 15 × 25/18 × 25 = 375/450 - Add the two like fractions:
45/450 + 375/450 = 45 + 375/450 = 420/450 - 420/450 simplified gives 14/15
- So, 5/50 + 15/18 = 14/15
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