Add 50/18 and 6/8
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 6/8
50/18 + 6/8 is 127/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
50/18 = 50 × 4/18 × 4 = 200/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
6/8 = 6 × 9/8 × 9 = 54/72 - Add the two like fractions:
200/72 + 54/72 = 200 + 54/72 = 254/72 - 254/72 simplified gives 127/36
- So, 50/18 + 6/8 = 127/36
In mixed form: 319/36
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