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Add 18/75 and 50/4

1st number: 18/75, 2nd number: 12 2/4

18/75 + 50/4 is 637/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 4 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    18/75 = 18 × 4/75 × 4 = 72/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
    50/4 = 50 × 75/4 × 75 = 3750/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/300 + 3750/300 = 72 + 3750/300 = 3822/300
  5. 3822/300 simplified gives 637/50
  6. So, 18/75 + 50/4 = 637/50
    In mixed form: 1237/50

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