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Add 18/28 and 50/75

18/28 + 50/75 is 55/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 75 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
    18/28 = 18 × 75/28 × 75 = 1350/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    50/75 = 50 × 28/75 × 28 = 1400/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/2100 + 1400/2100 = 1350 + 1400/2100 = 2750/2100
  5. 2750/2100 simplified gives 55/42
  6. So, 18/28 + 50/75 = 55/42
    In mixed form: 113/42

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