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Add 1/50 and 18/9

1st number: 1/50, 2nd number: 2 0/9

1/50 + 18/9 is 101/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 9 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    1/50 = 1 × 9/50 × 9 = 9/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    18/9 = 18 × 50/9 × 50 = 900/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/450 + 900/450 = 9 + 900/450 = 909/450
  5. 909/450 simplified gives 101/50
  6. So, 1/50 + 18/9 = 101/50
    In mixed form: 21/50

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