Add 50/18 and 4/45
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 4/45
50/18 + 4/45 is 43/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 45 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 45 × 2 = 90,
4/45 = 4 × 2/45 × 2 = 8/90 - Add the two like fractions:
250/90 + 8/90 = 250 + 8/90 = 258/90 - 258/90 simplified gives 43/15
- So, 50/18 + 4/45 = 43/15
In mixed form: 213/15
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