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Add 50/18 and 21/20

1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 1 1/20

50/18 + 21/20 is 689/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    50/18 = 50 × 10/18 × 10 = 500/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    21/20 = 21 × 9/20 × 9 = 189/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/180 + 189/180 = 500 + 189/180 = 689/180
  5. So, 50/18 + 21/20 = 689/180
    In mixed form: 3149/180

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