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Add 18/50 and 50/49

1^st number: 18/50, 2^nd number: 1 1/49

18/50 + 50/49 is 1691/1225.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   18/50 = 18 × 49/50 × 49 = 882/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
   50/49 = 50 × 50/49 × 50 = 2500/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   882/2450 + 2500/2450 = 882 + 2500/2450 = 3382/2450
5. 3382/2450 simplified gives 1691/1225
6. So, 18/50 + 50/49 = 1691/1225
   In mixed form: 1466/1225

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