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Add 25/50 and 28/18

1st number: 25/50, 2nd number: 1 10/18

25/50 + 28/18 is 37/18.

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,
    25/50 = 25 × 9/50 × 9 = 225/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    28/18 = 28 × 25/18 × 25 = 700/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/450 + 700/450 = 225 + 700/450 = 925/450
  5. 925/450 simplified gives 37/18
  6. So, 25/50 + 28/18 = 37/18
    In mixed form: 21/18

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