Add 9/18 and 10/50
9/18 + 10/50 is 7/10.
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,
9/18 = 9 × 25/18 × 25 = 225/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
10/50 = 10 × 9/50 × 9 = 90/450 - Add the two like fractions:
225/450 + 90/450 = 225 + 90/450 = 315/450 - 315/450 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 9/18 + 10/50 = 7/10
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