Add 50/18 and 1/45
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 1/45
50/18 + 1/45 is 14/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
50/18 = 50 × 5/18 × 5 = 250/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
1/45 = 1 × 2/45 × 2 = 2/90 - Add the two like fractions:
250/90 + 2/90 = 250 + 2/90 = 252/90 - 252/90 simplified gives 14/5
- So, 50/18 + 1/45 = 14/5
In mixed form: 24/5
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