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Add 18/75 and 45/50

18/75 + 45/50 is 57/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    18/75 = 18 × 2/75 × 2 = 36/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    45/50 = 45 × 3/50 × 3 = 135/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/150 + 135/150 = 36 + 135/150 = 171/150
  5. 171/150 simplified gives 57/50
  6. So, 18/75 + 45/50 = 57/50
    In mixed form: 17/50

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