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Add 75/10 and 50/18

1st number: 7 5/10, 2nd number: 2 14/18

75/10 + 50/18 is 185/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    75/10 = 75 × 9/10 × 9 = 675/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    50/18 = 50 × 5/18 × 5 = 250/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/90 + 250/90 = 675 + 250/90 = 925/90
  5. 925/90 simplified gives 185/18
  6. So, 75/10 + 50/18 = 185/18
    In mixed form: 105/18

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