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Add 20/18 and 50/25

1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 2 0/25

20/18 + 50/25 is 28/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 25 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    20/18 = 20 × 25/18 × 25 = 500/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    50/25 = 50 × 18/25 × 18 = 900/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/450 + 900/450 = 500 + 900/450 = 1400/450
  5. 1400/450 simplified gives 28/9
  6. So, 20/18 + 50/25 = 28/9
    In mixed form: 31/9

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