Add 50/18 and 4/9
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 4/9
50/18 + 4/9 is 29/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
50/18 = 50 × 1/18 × 1 = 50/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
4/9 = 4 × 2/9 × 2 = 8/18 - Add the two like fractions:
50/18 + 8/18 = 50 + 8/18 = 58/18 - 58/18 simplified gives 29/9
- So, 50/18 + 4/9 = 29/9
In mixed form: 32/9
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