Add 50/18 and 8/30
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 8/30
50/18 + 8/30 is 137/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 30 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 30 × 3 = 90,
8/30 = 8 × 3/30 × 3 = 24/90 - Add the two like fractions:
250/90 + 24/90 = 250 + 24/90 = 274/90 - 274/90 simplified gives 137/45
- So, 50/18 + 8/30 = 137/45
In mixed form: 32/45
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