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Add 18/5 and 50/45

1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 1 5/45

18/5 + 50/45 is 212/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    18/5 = 18 × 9/5 × 9 = 162/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    50/45 = 50 × 1/45 × 1 = 50/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/45 + 50/45 = 162 + 50/45 = 212/45
  5. So, 18/5 + 50/45 = 212/45
    In mixed form: 432/45

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