Add 50/18 and 28/50
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 28/50
50/18 + 28/50 is 751/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 50 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 50 × 9 = 450,
28/50 = 28 × 9/50 × 9 = 252/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/450 + 252/450 = 1250 + 252/450 = 1502/450 - 1502/450 simplified gives 751/225
- So, 50/18 + 28/50 = 751/225
In mixed form: 376/225
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