Answers

Add 54/18 and 98/50

1^st number: 3 0/18, 2^nd number: 1 48/50

54/18 + 98/50 is 124/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   54/18 = 54 × 25/18 × 25 = 1350/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   98/50 = 98 × 9/50 × 9 = 882/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/450 + 882/450 = 1350 + 882/450 = 2232/450
5. 2232/450 simplified gives 124/25
6. So, 54/18 + 98/50 = 124/25
   In mixed form: 424/25

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁵⁴/₃₆+⁹⁸/₅₀ ⁵⁴/₉₀+⁹⁸/₅₀

Add Fractions Calculator