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Add 2/75 and 50/18

1st number: 2/75, 2nd number: 2 14/18

2/75 + 50/18 is 631/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 18 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    2/75 = 2 × 6/75 × 6 = 12/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    50/18 = 50 × 25/18 × 25 = 1250/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/450 + 1250/450 = 12 + 1250/450 = 1262/450
  5. 1262/450 simplified gives 631/225
  6. So, 2/75 + 50/18 = 631/225
    In mixed form: 2181/225

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