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Add 42/18 and 14/50

1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 14/50

42/18 + 14/50 is 196/75.

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,
    42/18 = 42 × 25/18 × 25 = 1050/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    14/50 = 14 × 9/50 × 9 = 126/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/450 + 126/450 = 1050 + 126/450 = 1176/450
  5. 1176/450 simplified gives 196/75
  6. So, 42/18 + 14/50 = 196/75
    In mixed form: 246/75

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