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Add 18/28 and 50/5

1st number: 18/28, 2nd number: 10 0/5

18/28 + 50/5 is 149/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 5 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    18/28 = 18 × 5/28 × 5 = 90/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
    50/5 = 50 × 28/5 × 28 = 1400/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/140 + 1400/140 = 90 + 1400/140 = 1490/140
  5. 1490/140 simplified gives 149/14
  6. So, 18/28 + 50/5 = 149/14
    In mixed form: 109/14

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