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Add 18/50 and 14/72

18/50 + 14/72 is 499/900.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 72 is 1800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
    18/50 = 18 × 36/50 × 36 = 648/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    14/72 = 14 × 25/72 × 25 = 350/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/1800 + 350/1800 = 648 + 350/1800 = 998/1800
  5. 998/1800 simplified gives 499/900
  6. So, 18/50 + 14/72 = 499/900

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