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Add 8/50 and 21/18

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

8/50 + 21/18 is 199/150.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    8/50 = 8 × 9/50 × 9 = 72/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    21/18 = 21 × 25/18 × 25 = 525/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/450 + 525/450 = 72 + 525/450 = 597/450
  5. 597/450 simplified gives 199/150
  6. So, 8/50 + 21/18 = 199/150
    In mixed form: 149/150

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