Add 9/7 and 50/18
1st number: 1 2/7, 2nd number: 2 14/18
9/7 + 50/18 is 256/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
9/7 = 9 × 18/7 × 18 = 162/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
50/18 = 50 × 7/18 × 7 = 350/126 - Add the two like fractions:
162/126 + 350/126 = 162 + 350/126 = 512/126 - 512/126 simplified gives 256/63
- So, 9/7 + 50/18 = 256/63
In mixed form: 44/63
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