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Add 40/18 and 16/50

1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 16/50

40/18 + 16/50 is 572/225.

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,
    40/18 = 40 × 25/18 × 25 = 1000/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    16/50 = 16 × 9/50 × 9 = 144/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1000/450 + 144/450 = 1000 + 144/450 = 1144/450
  5. 1144/450 simplified gives 572/225
  6. So, 40/18 + 16/50 = 572/225
    In mixed form: 2122/225

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