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Add 45/18 and 5/50

1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 5/50

45/18 + 5/50 is 13/5.

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,
    45/18 = 45 × 25/18 × 25 = 1125/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    5/50 = 5 × 9/50 × 9 = 45/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1125/450 + 45/450 = 1125 + 45/450 = 1170/450
  5. 1170/450 simplified gives 13/5
  6. So, 45/18 + 5/50 = 13/5
    In mixed form: 23/5

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