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Add 20/50 and 2/18

20/50 + 2/18 is 23/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 18 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    20/50 = 20 × 9/50 × 9 = 180/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    2/18 = 2 × 25/18 × 25 = 50/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/450 + 50/450 = 180 + 50/450 = 230/450
  5. 230/450 simplified gives 23/45
  6. So, 20/50 + 2/18 = 23/45

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