Add 50/75 and 20/18, Solve 50/75 + 1 2/18 as a fraction

Add 50/75 and 20/18

1^st number: 50/75, 2^nd number: 1 2/18

50/75 + 20/18 is 16/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 18 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
50/75 = 50 × 6/75 × 6 = 300/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
20/18 = 20 × 25/18 × 25 = 500/450
Add the two like fractions:
300/450 + 500/450 = 300 + 500/450 = 800/450
800/450 simplified gives 16/9
So, 50/75 + 20/18 = 16/9
In mixed form: 17/9

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