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Add 24/50 and 20/18

1st number: 24/50, 2nd number: 1 2/18

24/50 + 20/18 is 358/225.

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,
    24/50 = 24 × 9/50 × 9 = 216/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    20/18 = 20 × 25/18 × 25 = 500/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/450 + 500/450 = 216 + 500/450 = 716/450
  5. 716/450 simplified gives 358/225
  6. So, 24/50 + 20/18 = 358/225
    In mixed form: 1133/225

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