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Add 50/25 and 2/18

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

50/25 + 2/18 is 19/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 18 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    50/25 = 50 × 18/25 × 18 = 900/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    2/18 = 2 × 25/18 × 25 = 50/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/450 + 50/450 = 900 + 50/450 = 950/450
  5. 950/450 simplified gives 19/9
  6. So, 50/25 + 2/18 = 19/9
    In mixed form: 21/9

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