Add 50/18 and 72/5
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 14 2/5
50/18 + 72/5 is 773/45.
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,
72/5 = 72 × 18/5 × 18 = 1296/90 - Add the two like fractions:
250/90 + 1296/90 = 250 + 1296/90 = 1546/90 - 1546/90 simplified gives 773/45
- So, 50/18 + 72/5 = 773/45
In mixed form: 178/45
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