Add 50/18 and 10/15
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 10/15
50/18 + 10/15 is 31/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 15 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 15 × 6 = 90,
10/15 = 10 × 6/15 × 6 = 60/90 - Add the two like fractions:
250/90 + 60/90 = 250 + 60/90 = 310/90 - 310/90 simplified gives 31/9
- So, 50/18 + 10/15 = 31/9
In mixed form: 34/9
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