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Add 1/18 and 3/50

1/18 + 3/50 is 26/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    1/18 = 1 × 25/18 × 25 = 25/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    3/50 = 3 × 9/50 × 9 = 27/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/450 + 27/450 = 25 + 27/450 = 52/450
  5. 52/450 simplified gives 26/225
  6. So, 1/18 + 3/50 = 26/225

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