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Add 50/10 and 18/25

1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 18/25

50/10 + 18/25 is 143/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 25 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
    50/10 = 50 × 5/10 × 5 = 250/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    18/25 = 18 × 2/25 × 2 = 36/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/50 + 36/50 = 250 + 36/50 = 286/50
  5. 286/50 simplified gives 143/25
  6. So, 50/10 + 18/25 = 143/25
    In mixed form: 518/25

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