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Add 3/50 and 50/18

1st number: 3/50, 2nd number: 2 14/18

3/50 + 50/18 is 1277/450.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    3/50 = 3 × 9/50 × 9 = 27/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    50/18 = 50 × 25/18 × 25 = 1250/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/450 + 1250/450 = 27 + 1250/450 = 1277/450
  5. So, 3/50 + 50/18 = 1277/450
    In mixed form: 2377/450

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