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Add 3/18 and 8/50

3/18 + 8/50 is 49/150.

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,
    8/50 = 8 × 9/50 × 9 = 72/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/450 + 72/450 = 75 + 72/450 = 147/450
  5. 147/450 simplified gives 49/150
  6. So, 3/18 + 8/50 = 49/150

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