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Add 18/49 and 48/50

18/49 + 48/50 is 1626/1225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 50 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
    18/49 = 18 × 50/49 × 50 = 900/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    48/50 = 48 × 49/50 × 49 = 2352/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/2450 + 2352/2450 = 900 + 2352/2450 = 3252/2450
  5. 3252/2450 simplified gives 1626/1225
  6. So, 18/49 + 48/50 = 1626/1225
    In mixed form: 1401/1225

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