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Add 54/18 and 50/4

1st number: 3 0/18, 2nd number: 12 2/4

54/18 + 50/4 is 31/2.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    54/18 = 54 × 2/18 × 2 = 108/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    50/4 = 50 × 9/4 × 9 = 450/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/36 + 450/36 = 108 + 450/36 = 558/36
  5. 558/36 simplified gives 31/2
  6. So, 54/18 + 50/4 = 31/2
    In mixed form: 151/2

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