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Add 54/3 and 12/50

1st number: 18 0/3, 2nd number: 12/50

54/3 + 12/50 is 456/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    54/3 = 54 × 50/3 × 50 = 2700/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    12/50 = 12 × 3/50 × 3 = 36/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2700/150 + 36/150 = 2700 + 36/150 = 2736/150
  5. 2736/150 simplified gives 456/25
  6. So, 54/3 + 12/50 = 456/25
    In mixed form: 186/25

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