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Add 18/72 and 5/50

18/72 + 5/50 is 7/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 50 is 1800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    18/72 = 18 × 25/72 × 25 = 450/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
    5/50 = 5 × 36/50 × 36 = 180/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/1800 + 180/1800 = 450 + 180/1800 = 630/1800
  5. 630/1800 simplified gives 7/20
  6. So, 18/72 + 5/50 = 7/20

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