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Add 15/18 and 20/50

15/18 + 20/50 is 37/30.

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,
    15/18 = 15 × 25/18 × 25 = 375/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    20/50 = 20 × 9/50 × 9 = 180/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/450 + 180/450 = 375 + 180/450 = 555/450
  5. 555/450 simplified gives 37/30
  6. So, 15/18 + 20/50 = 37/30
    In mixed form: 17/30

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