Add 50/18 and 42/30
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 1 12/30
50/18 + 42/30 is 188/45.
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,
42/30 = 42 × 3/30 × 3 = 126/90 - Add the two like fractions:
250/90 + 126/90 = 250 + 126/90 = 376/90 - 376/90 simplified gives 188/45
- So, 50/18 + 42/30 = 188/45
In mixed form: 48/45
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