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Add 18/28 and 49/50

18/28 + 49/50 is 284/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 50 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    18/28 = 18 × 25/28 × 25 = 450/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    49/50 = 49 × 14/50 × 14 = 686/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/700 + 686/700 = 450 + 686/700 = 1136/700
  5. 1136/700 simplified gives 284/175
  6. So, 18/28 + 49/50 = 284/175
    In mixed form: 1109/175

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