Add 50/18 and 5/20
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 5/20
50/18 + 5/20 is 109/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
50/18 = 50 × 10/18 × 10 = 500/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
5/20 = 5 × 9/20 × 9 = 45/180 - Add the two like fractions:
500/180 + 45/180 = 500 + 45/180 = 545/180 - 545/180 simplified gives 109/36
- So, 50/18 + 5/20 = 109/36
In mixed form: 31/36
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