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Add 50/3 and 18/36

1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 18/36

50/3 + 18/36 is 103/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
    50/3 = 50 × 12/3 × 12 = 600/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    18/36 = 18 × 1/36 × 1 = 18/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/36 + 18/36 = 600 + 18/36 = 618/36
  5. 618/36 simplified gives 103/6
  6. So, 50/3 + 18/36 = 103/6
    In mixed form: 171/6

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