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Add 5/50 and 18/3

1st number: 5/50, 2nd number: 6 0/3

5/50 + 18/3 is 61/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 3 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    5/50 = 5 × 3/50 × 3 = 15/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    18/3 = 18 × 50/3 × 50 = 900/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/150 + 900/150 = 15 + 900/150 = 915/150
  5. 915/150 simplified gives 61/10
  6. So, 5/50 + 18/3 = 61/10
    In mixed form: 61/10

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