Add 50/6 and 4/18
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 4/18
50/6 + 4/18 is 77/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
50/6 = 50 × 3/6 × 3 = 150/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
4/18 = 4 × 1/18 × 1 = 4/18 - Add the two like fractions:
150/18 + 4/18 = 150 + 4/18 = 154/18 - 154/18 simplified gives 77/9
- So, 50/6 + 4/18 = 77/9
In mixed form: 85/9
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