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Add 3/18 and 42/50

3/18 + 42/50 is 151/150.

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,
    3/18 = 3 × 25/18 × 25 = 75/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    42/50 = 42 × 9/50 × 9 = 378/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/450 + 378/450 = 75 + 378/450 = 453/450
  5. 453/450 simplified gives 151/150
  6. So, 3/18 + 42/50 = 151/150
    In mixed form: 11/150

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