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Add 1/50 and 3/18

1/50 + 3/18 is 14/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 18 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 18 × 25 = 450,
    3/18 = 3 × 25/18 × 25 = 75/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/450 + 75/450 = 9 + 75/450 = 84/450
  5. 84/450 simplified gives 14/75
  6. So, 1/50 + 3/18 = 14/75

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