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Add 18/54 and 12/50

18/54 + 12/50 is 43/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 50 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    18/54 = 18 × 25/54 × 25 = 450/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    12/50 = 12 × 27/50 × 27 = 324/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/1350 + 324/1350 = 450 + 324/1350 = 774/1350
  5. 774/1350 simplified gives 43/75
  6. So, 18/54 + 12/50 = 43/75

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