Add 50/20 and 2/18
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 2/18
50/20 + 2/18 is 47/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
50/20 = 50 × 9/20 × 9 = 450/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
2/18 = 2 × 10/18 × 10 = 20/180 - Add the two like fractions:
450/180 + 20/180 = 450 + 20/180 = 470/180 - 470/180 simplified gives 47/18
- So, 50/20 + 2/18 = 47/18
In mixed form: 211/18
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