Add 7/18 and 15/50
7/18 + 15/50 is 31/45.
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,
7/18 = 7 × 25/18 × 25 = 175/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
15/50 = 15 × 9/50 × 9 = 135/450 - Add the two like fractions:
175/450 + 135/450 = 175 + 135/450 = 310/450 - 310/450 simplified gives 31/45
- So, 7/18 + 15/50 = 31/45
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