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Add 28/18 and 5/50

1st number: 1 10/18, 2nd number: 5/50

28/18 + 5/50 is 149/90.

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,
    28/18 = 28 × 25/18 × 25 = 700/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    5/50 = 5 × 9/50 × 9 = 45/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/450 + 45/450 = 700 + 45/450 = 745/450
  5. 745/450 simplified gives 149/90
  6. So, 28/18 + 5/50 = 149/90
    In mixed form: 159/90

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