Add 50/5 and 4/18
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 4/18
50/5 + 4/18 is 92/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
50/5 = 50 × 18/5 × 18 = 900/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
4/18 = 4 × 5/18 × 5 = 20/90 - Add the two like fractions:
900/90 + 20/90 = 900 + 20/90 = 920/90 - 920/90 simplified gives 92/9
- So, 50/5 + 4/18 = 92/9
In mixed form: 102/9
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