Add 56/18 and 9/50, Solve 3 2/18 + 9/50 as a fraction

Add 56/18 and 9/50

1^st number: 3 2/18, 2^nd number: 9/50

56/18 + 9/50 is 1481/450.

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,
56/18 = 56 × 25/18 × 25 = 1400/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
9/50 = 9 × 9/50 × 9 = 81/450
Add the two like fractions:
1400/450 + 81/450 = 1400 + 81/450 = 1481/450
So, 56/18 + 9/50 = 1481/450
In mixed form: 3131/450

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