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Add 18/30 and 63/50

1st number: 18/30, 2nd number: 1 13/50

18/30 + 63/50 is 93/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    18/30 = 18 × 5/30 × 5 = 90/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    63/50 = 63 × 3/50 × 3 = 189/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/150 + 189/150 = 90 + 189/150 = 279/150
  5. 279/150 simplified gives 93/50
  6. So, 18/30 + 63/50 = 93/50
    In mixed form: 143/50

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