Add 50/18 and 8/75
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 8/75
50/18 + 8/75 is 649/225.
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,
8/75 = 8 × 6/75 × 6 = 48/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/450 + 48/450 = 1250 + 48/450 = 1298/450 - 1298/450 simplified gives 649/225
- So, 50/18 + 8/75 = 649/225
In mixed form: 2199/225
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