Add 50/75 and 14/18
50/75 + 14/18 is 13/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
50/75 = 50 × 6/75 × 6 = 300/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
14/18 = 14 × 25/18 × 25 = 350/450 - Add the two like fractions:
300/450 + 350/450 = 300 + 350/450 = 650/450 - 650/450 simplified gives 13/9
- So, 50/75 + 14/18 = 13/9
In mixed form: 14/9
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