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Add 70/18 and 8/50

1^st number: 3 16/18, 2^nd number: 8/50

70/18 + 8/50 is 911/225.

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,
   70/18 = 70 × 25/18 × 25 = 1750/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   8/50 = 8 × 9/50 × 9 = 72/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1750/450 + 72/450 = 1750 + 72/450 = 1822/450
5. 1822/450 simplified gives 911/225
6. So, 70/18 + 8/50 = 911/225
   In mixed form: 411/225

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