Add 3/50 and 20/18, Solve 3/50 + 1 2/18 as a fraction

Add 3/50 and 20/18

1^st number: 3/50, 2^nd number: 1 2/18

3/50 + 20/18 is 527/450.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 18 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
3/50 = 3 × 9/50 × 9 = 27/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
20/18 = 20 × 25/18 × 25 = 500/450
Add the two like fractions:
27/450 + 500/450 = 27 + 500/450 = 527/450
So, 3/50 + 20/18 = 527/450
In mixed form: 177/450

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