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Add 60/4 and 50/18

1st number: 15 0/4, 2nd number: 2 14/18

60/4 + 50/18 is 160/9.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    60/4 = 60 × 9/4 × 9 = 540/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    50/18 = 50 × 2/18 × 2 = 100/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/36 + 100/36 = 540 + 100/36 = 640/36
  5. 640/36 simplified gives 160/9
  6. So, 60/4 + 50/18 = 160/9
    In mixed form: 177/9

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