Add 50/45 and 12/18
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 12/18
50/45 + 12/18 is 16/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
50/45 = 50 × 2/45 × 2 = 100/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
12/18 = 12 × 5/18 × 5 = 60/90 - Add the two like fractions:
100/90 + 60/90 = 100 + 60/90 = 160/90 - 160/90 simplified gives 16/9
- So, 50/45 + 12/18 = 16/9
In mixed form: 17/9
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