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Add 16/18 and 24/50

16/18 + 24/50 is 308/225.

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,
    16/18 = 16 × 25/18 × 25 = 400/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    24/50 = 24 × 9/50 × 9 = 216/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/450 + 216/450 = 400 + 216/450 = 616/450
  5. 616/450 simplified gives 308/225
  6. So, 16/18 + 24/50 = 308/225
    In mixed form: 183/225

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