Add 9/18 and 14/50
9/18 + 14/50 is 39/50.
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,
14/50 = 14 × 9/50 × 9 = 126/450 - Add the two like fractions:
225/450 + 126/450 = 225 + 126/450 = 351/450 - 351/450 simplified gives 39/50
- So, 9/18 + 14/50 = 39/50
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