Add 75/18 and 50/5
1st number: 4 3/18, 2nd number: 10 0/5
75/18 + 50/5 is 85/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
75/18 = 75 × 5/18 × 5 = 375/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
50/5 = 50 × 18/5 × 18 = 900/90 - Add the two like fractions:
375/90 + 900/90 = 375 + 900/90 = 1275/90 - 1275/90 simplified gives 85/6
- So, 75/18 + 50/5 = 85/6
In mixed form: 141/6
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