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Add 18/50 and 70/9

1st number: 18/50, 2nd number: 7 7/9

18/50 + 70/9 is 1831/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 9 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    18/50 = 18 × 9/50 × 9 = 162/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    70/9 = 70 × 50/9 × 50 = 3500/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/450 + 3500/450 = 162 + 3500/450 = 3662/450
  5. 3662/450 simplified gives 1831/225
  6. So, 18/50 + 70/9 = 1831/225
    In mixed form: 831/225

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