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Add 50/18 and 24/3

1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 8 0/3

50/18 + 24/3 is 97/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 3 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    50/18 = 50 × 1/18 × 1 = 50/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
    24/3 = 24 × 6/3 × 6 = 144/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/18 + 144/18 = 50 + 144/18 = 194/18
  5. 194/18 simplified gives 97/9
  6. So, 50/18 + 24/3 = 97/9
    In mixed form: 107/9

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