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Add 30/18 and 50/25

1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 2 0/25

30/18 + 50/25 is 11/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 25 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    30/18 = 30 × 25/18 × 25 = 750/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    50/25 = 50 × 18/25 × 18 = 900/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/450 + 900/450 = 750 + 900/450 = 1650/450
  5. 1650/450 simplified gives 11/3
  6. So, 30/18 + 50/25 = 11/3
    In mixed form: 32/3

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