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Add 2/18 and 50/3

1st number: 2/18, 2nd number: 16 2/3

2/18 + 50/3 is 151/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 3 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    2/18 = 2 × 1/18 × 1 = 2/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
    50/3 = 50 × 6/3 × 6 = 300/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/18 + 300/18 = 2 + 300/18 = 302/18
  5. 302/18 simplified gives 151/9
  6. So, 2/18 + 50/3 = 151/9
    In mixed form: 167/9

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