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Add 50/2 and 18/20

1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 18/20

50/2 + 18/20 is 259/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 20 is 20

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 10 = 20,
    50/2 = 50 × 10/2 × 10 = 500/20
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
    18/20 = 18 × 1/20 × 1 = 18/20
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/20 + 18/20 = 500 + 18/20 = 518/20
  5. 518/20 simplified gives 259/10
  6. So, 50/2 + 18/20 = 259/10
    In mixed form: 259/10

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