Add 54/18 and 9/50
1st number: 3 0/18, 2nd number: 9/50
54/18 + 9/50 is 159/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
54/18 = 54 × 25/18 × 25 = 1350/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
9/50 = 9 × 9/50 × 9 = 81/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/450 + 81/450 = 1350 + 81/450 = 1431/450 - 1431/450 simplified gives 159/50
- So, 54/18 + 9/50 = 159/50
In mixed form: 39/50
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