Add 50/30 and 2/18
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 2/18
50/30 + 2/18 is 16/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
50/30 = 50 × 3/30 × 3 = 150/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
2/18 = 2 × 5/18 × 5 = 10/90 - Add the two like fractions:
150/90 + 10/90 = 150 + 10/90 = 160/90 - 160/90 simplified gives 16/9
- So, 50/30 + 2/18 = 16/9
In mixed form: 17/9
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