Add 50/18 and 1/5
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 1/5
50/18 + 1/5 is 134/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 5 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 5 × 18 = 90,
1/5 = 1 × 18/5 × 18 = 18/90 - Add the two like fractions:
250/90 + 18/90 = 250 + 18/90 = 268/90 - 268/90 simplified gives 134/45
- So, 50/18 + 1/5 = 134/45
In mixed form: 244/45
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