Add 50/18 and 16/25
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 16/25
50/18 + 16/25 is 769/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 25 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
50/18 = 50 × 25/18 × 25 = 1250/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
16/25 = 16 × 18/25 × 18 = 288/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/450 + 288/450 = 1250 + 288/450 = 1538/450 - 1538/450 simplified gives 769/225
- So, 50/18 + 16/25 = 769/225
In mixed form: 394/225
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