Add 50/75 and 40/18
1st number: 50/75, 2nd number: 2 4/18
50/75 + 40/18 is 26/9.
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,
40/18 = 40 × 25/18 × 25 = 1000/450 - Add the two like fractions:
300/450 + 1000/450 = 300 + 1000/450 = 1300/450 - 1300/450 simplified gives 26/9
- So, 50/75 + 40/18 = 26/9
In mixed form: 28/9
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