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Add 8/9 and 18/50

8/9 + 18/50 is 281/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    8/9 = 8 × 50/9 × 50 = 400/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    18/50 = 18 × 9/50 × 9 = 162/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/450 + 162/450 = 400 + 162/450 = 562/450
  5. 562/450 simplified gives 281/225
  6. So, 8/9 + 18/50 = 281/225
    In mixed form: 156/225

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