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Add 24/18 and 72/50

1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 1 22/50

24/18 + 72/50 is 208/75.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    24/18 = 24 × 25/18 × 25 = 600/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    72/50 = 72 × 9/50 × 9 = 648/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/450 + 648/450 = 600 + 648/450 = 1248/450
  5. 1248/450 simplified gives 208/75
  6. So, 24/18 + 72/50 = 208/75
    In mixed form: 258/75

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