Add 50/18 and 6/5
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 1 1/5
50/18 + 6/5 is 179/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 5 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 5 × 18 = 90,
6/5 = 6 × 18/5 × 18 = 108/90 - Add the two like fractions:
250/90 + 108/90 = 250 + 108/90 = 358/90 - 358/90 simplified gives 179/45
- So, 50/18 + 6/5 = 179/45
In mixed form: 344/45
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