Add 50/18 and 20/75
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 20/75
50/18 + 20/75 is 137/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 75 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 75 × 6 = 450,
20/75 = 20 × 6/75 × 6 = 120/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/450 + 120/450 = 1250 + 120/450 = 1370/450 - 1370/450 simplified gives 137/45
- So, 50/18 + 20/75 = 137/45
In mixed form: 32/45
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