Add 98/18 and 15/50
1st number: 5 8/18, 2nd number: 15/50
98/18 + 15/50 is 517/90.
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,
98/18 = 98 × 25/18 × 25 = 2450/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
15/50 = 15 × 9/50 × 9 = 135/450 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/450 + 135/450 = 2450 + 135/450 = 2585/450 - 2585/450 simplified gives 517/90
- So, 98/18 + 15/50 = 517/90
In mixed form: 567/90
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