Add 72/18 and 30/50, Solve 4 0/18 + 30/50 as a fraction

Add 72/18 and 30/50

1^st number: 4 0/18, 2^nd number: 30/50

72/18 + 30/50 is 23/5.

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,
72/18 = 72 × 25/18 × 25 = 1800/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
30/50 = 30 × 9/50 × 9 = 270/450
Add the two like fractions:
1800/450 + 270/450 = 1800 + 270/450 = 2070/450
2070/450 simplified gives 23/5
So, 72/18 + 30/50 = 23/5
In mixed form: 43/5

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