Add 8/18 and 32/50
8/18 + 32/50 is 244/225.
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,
32/50 = 32 × 9/50 × 9 = 288/450 - Add the two like fractions:
200/450 + 288/450 = 200 + 288/450 = 488/450 - 488/450 simplified gives 244/225
- So, 8/18 + 32/50 = 244/225
In mixed form: 119/225
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