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Add 18/50 and 25/40

18/50 + 25/40 is 197/200.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 40 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   18/50 = 18 × 4/50 × 4 = 72/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   25/40 = 25 × 5/40 × 5 = 125/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/200 + 125/200 = 72 + 125/200 = 197/200
5. So, 18/50 + 25/40 = 197/200

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