Add 50/18 and 15/30
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 15/30
50/18 + 15/30 is 59/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 30 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 30 × 3 = 90,
15/30 = 15 × 3/30 × 3 = 45/90 - Add the two like fractions:
250/90 + 45/90 = 250 + 45/90 = 295/90 - 295/90 simplified gives 59/18
- So, 50/18 + 15/30 = 59/18
In mixed form: 35/18
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