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Add 18/16 and 45/50

1st number: 1 2/16, 2nd number: 45/50

18/16 + 45/50 is 81/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 50 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    18/16 = 18 × 25/16 × 25 = 450/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    45/50 = 45 × 8/50 × 8 = 360/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/400 + 360/400 = 450 + 360/400 = 810/400
  5. 810/400 simplified gives 81/40
  6. So, 18/16 + 45/50 = 81/40
    In mixed form: 21/40

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