Add 80/18 and 48/50
1st number: 4 8/18, 2nd number: 48/50
80/18 + 48/50 is 1216/225.
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,
80/18 = 80 × 25/18 × 25 = 2000/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
48/50 = 48 × 9/50 × 9 = 432/450 - Add the two like fractions:
2000/450 + 432/450 = 2000 + 432/450 = 2432/450 - 2432/450 simplified gives 1216/225
- So, 80/18 + 48/50 = 1216/225
In mixed form: 591/225
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