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Add 50/18 and 16/30

1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 16/30

50/18 + 16/30 is 149/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 30 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    50/18 = 50 × 5/18 × 5 = 250/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    16/30 = 16 × 3/30 × 3 = 48/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/90 + 48/90 = 250 + 48/90 = 298/90
  5. 298/90 simplified gives 149/45
  6. So, 50/18 + 16/30 = 149/45
    In mixed form: 314/45

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