Add 8/18 and 28/50
8/18 + 28/50 is 226/225.
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,
8/18 = 8 × 25/18 × 25 = 200/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
28/50 = 28 × 9/50 × 9 = 252/450 - Add the two like fractions:
200/450 + 252/450 = 200 + 252/450 = 452/450 - 452/450 simplified gives 226/225
- So, 8/18 + 28/50 = 226/225
In mixed form: 11/225
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