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Add 50/2 and 15/18

1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 15/18

50/2 + 15/18 is 155/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 18 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
    50/2 = 50 × 9/2 × 9 = 450/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    15/18 = 15 × 1/18 × 1 = 15/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/18 + 15/18 = 450 + 15/18 = 465/18
  5. 465/18 simplified gives 155/6
  6. So, 50/2 + 15/18 = 155/6
    In mixed form: 255/6

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