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Add 6/18 and 4/50

6/18 + 4/50 is 31/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    6/18 = 6 × 25/18 × 25 = 150/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    4/50 = 4 × 9/50 × 9 = 36/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/450 + 36/450 = 150 + 36/450 = 186/450
  5. 186/450 simplified gives 31/75
  6. So, 6/18 + 4/50 = 31/75

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