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Add 50/75 and 70/18

1st number: 50/75, 2nd number: 3 16/18

50/75 + 70/18 is 41/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    50/75 = 50 × 6/75 × 6 = 300/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    70/18 = 70 × 25/18 × 25 = 1750/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/450 + 1750/450 = 300 + 1750/450 = 2050/450
  5. 2050/450 simplified gives 41/9
  6. So, 50/75 + 70/18 = 41/9
    In mixed form: 45/9

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