Add 50/18 and 2/20
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 2/20
50/18 + 2/20 is 259/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
50/18 = 50 × 10/18 × 10 = 500/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
2/20 = 2 × 9/20 × 9 = 18/180 - Add the two like fractions:
500/180 + 18/180 = 500 + 18/180 = 518/180 - 518/180 simplified gives 259/90
- So, 50/18 + 2/20 = 259/90
In mixed form: 279/90
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