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Add 28/75 and 50/18

1st number: 28/75, 2nd number: 2 14/18

28/75 + 50/18 is 709/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 18 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    28/75 = 28 × 6/75 × 6 = 168/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    50/18 = 50 × 25/18 × 25 = 1250/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/450 + 1250/450 = 168 + 1250/450 = 1418/450
  5. 1418/450 simplified gives 709/225
  6. So, 28/75 + 50/18 = 709/225
    In mixed form: 334/225

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