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Add 18/40 and 15/50

18/40 + 15/50 is 3/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   18/40 = 18 × 5/40 × 5 = 90/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   15/50 = 15 × 4/50 × 4 = 60/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/200 + 60/200 = 90 + 60/200 = 150/200
5. 150/200 simplified gives 3/4
6. So, 18/40 + 15/50 = 3/4

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