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Add 18/4 and 5/50

1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 5/50

18/4 + 5/50 is 23/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 50 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
    18/4 = 18 × 25/4 × 25 = 450/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
    5/50 = 5 × 2/50 × 2 = 10/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/100 + 10/100 = 450 + 10/100 = 460/100
  5. 460/100 simplified gives 23/5
  6. So, 18/4 + 5/50 = 23/5
    In mixed form: 43/5

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