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Add 18/3 and 25/50

1st number: 6 0/3, 2nd number: 25/50

18/3 + 25/50 is 13/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    18/3 = 18 × 50/3 × 50 = 900/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    25/50 = 25 × 3/50 × 3 = 75/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/150 + 75/150 = 900 + 75/150 = 975/150
  5. 975/150 simplified gives 13/2
  6. So, 18/3 + 25/50 = 13/2
    In mixed form: 61/2

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