Add 96/18 and 30/50
1st number: 5 6/18, 2nd number: 30/50
96/18 + 30/50 is 89/15.
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,
96/18 = 96 × 25/18 × 25 = 2400/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
30/50 = 30 × 9/50 × 9 = 270/450 - Add the two like fractions:
2400/450 + 270/450 = 2400 + 270/450 = 2670/450 - 2670/450 simplified gives 89/15
- So, 96/18 + 30/50 = 89/15
In mixed form: 514/15
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