Add 50/8 and 14/18
1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 14/18
50/8 + 14/18 is 253/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
50/8 = 50 × 9/8 × 9 = 450/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
14/18 = 14 × 4/18 × 4 = 56/72 - Add the two like fractions:
450/72 + 56/72 = 450 + 56/72 = 506/72 - 506/72 simplified gives 253/36
- So, 50/8 + 14/18 = 253/36
In mixed form: 71/36
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