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Add 7/18 and 49/50

7/18 + 49/50 is 308/225.

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,
    7/18 = 7 × 25/18 × 25 = 175/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    49/50 = 49 × 9/50 × 9 = 441/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/450 + 441/450 = 175 + 441/450 = 616/450
  5. 616/450 simplified gives 308/225
  6. So, 7/18 + 49/50 = 308/225
    In mixed form: 183/225

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