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Add 18/9 and 14/50

1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 14/50

18/9 + 14/50 is 57/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    18/9 = 18 × 50/9 × 50 = 900/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    14/50 = 14 × 9/50 × 9 = 126/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/450 + 126/450 = 900 + 126/450 = 1026/450
  5. 1026/450 simplified gives 57/25
  6. So, 18/9 + 14/50 = 57/25
    In mixed form: 27/25

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