Add 50/18 and 25/30
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 25/30
50/18 + 25/30 is 65/18.
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,
25/30 = 25 × 3/30 × 3 = 75/90 - Add the two like fractions:
250/90 + 75/90 = 250 + 75/90 = 325/90 - 325/90 simplified gives 65/18
- So, 50/18 + 25/30 = 65/18
In mixed form: 311/18
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