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Add 3/50 and 18/45

3/50 + 18/45 is 23/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 45 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    3/50 = 3 × 9/50 × 9 = 27/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
    18/45 = 18 × 10/45 × 10 = 180/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/450 + 180/450 = 27 + 180/450 = 207/450
  5. 207/450 simplified gives 23/50
  6. So, 3/50 + 18/45 = 23/50

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