Add 50/18 and 70/75
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 70/75
50/18 + 70/75 is 167/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 75 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
50/18 = 50 × 25/18 × 25 = 1250/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
70/75 = 70 × 6/75 × 6 = 420/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/450 + 420/450 = 1250 + 420/450 = 1670/450 - 1670/450 simplified gives 167/45
- So, 50/18 + 70/75 = 167/45
In mixed form: 332/45
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