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Add 18/7 and 9/50

1st number: 2 4/7, 2nd number: 9/50

18/7 + 9/50 is 963/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    18/7 = 18 × 50/7 × 50 = 900/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    9/50 = 9 × 7/50 × 7 = 63/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/350 + 63/350 = 900 + 63/350 = 963/350
  5. So, 18/7 + 9/50 = 963/350
    In mixed form: 2263/350

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