Add 75/5 and 50/18
1st number: 15 0/5, 2nd number: 2 14/18
75/5 + 50/18 is 160/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
75/5 = 75 × 18/5 × 18 = 1350/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
50/18 = 50 × 5/18 × 5 = 250/90 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/90 + 250/90 = 1350 + 250/90 = 1600/90 - 1600/90 simplified gives 160/9
- So, 75/5 + 50/18 = 160/9
In mixed form: 177/9
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