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Add 50/18 and 40/45

1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 40/45

50/18 + 40/45 is 11/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 45 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 45 × 2 = 90,
    40/45 = 40 × 2/45 × 2 = 80/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/90 + 80/90 = 250 + 80/90 = 330/90
  5. 330/90 simplified gives 11/3
  6. So, 50/18 + 40/45 = 11/3
    In mixed form: 32/3

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