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Add 50/4 and 3/18

1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 3/18

50/4 + 3/18 is 38/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 18 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    50/4 = 50 × 9/4 × 9 = 450/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    3/18 = 3 × 2/18 × 2 = 6/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/36 + 6/36 = 450 + 6/36 = 456/36
  5. 456/36 simplified gives 38/3
  6. So, 50/4 + 3/18 = 38/3
    In mixed form: 122/3

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