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Add 49/50 and 12/18

49/50 + 12/18 is 247/150.

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,
    49/50 = 49 × 9/50 × 9 = 441/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    12/18 = 12 × 25/18 × 25 = 300/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/450 + 300/450 = 441 + 300/450 = 741/450
  5. 741/450 simplified gives 247/150
  6. So, 49/50 + 12/18 = 247/150
    In mixed form: 197/150

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