Add 50/10 and 7/18
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 7/18
50/10 + 7/18 is 97/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
50/10 = 50 × 9/10 × 9 = 450/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
7/18 = 7 × 5/18 × 5 = 35/90 - Add the two like fractions:
450/90 + 35/90 = 450 + 35/90 = 485/90 - 485/90 simplified gives 97/18
- So, 50/10 + 7/18 = 97/18
In mixed form: 57/18
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