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Add 25/18 and 20/50

1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 20/50

25/18 + 20/50 is 161/90.

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,
    25/18 = 25 × 25/18 × 25 = 625/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    20/50 = 20 × 9/50 × 9 = 180/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    625/450 + 180/450 = 625 + 180/450 = 805/450
  5. 805/450 simplified gives 161/90
  6. So, 25/18 + 20/50 = 161/90
    In mixed form: 171/90

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