Add 63/9 and 18/50
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 18/50
63/9 + 18/50 is 184/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
63/9 = 63 × 50/9 × 50 = 3150/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
18/50 = 18 × 9/50 × 9 = 162/450 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/450 + 162/450 = 3150 + 162/450 = 3312/450 - 3312/450 simplified gives 184/25
- So, 63/9 + 18/50 = 184/25
In mixed form: 79/25
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