Add 50/8 and 15/18
1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 15/18
50/8 + 15/18 is 85/12.
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,
15/18 = 15 × 4/18 × 4 = 60/72 - Add the two like fractions:
450/72 + 60/72 = 450 + 60/72 = 510/72 - 510/72 simplified gives 85/12
- So, 50/8 + 15/18 = 85/12
In mixed form: 71/12
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