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Add 9/18 and 16/50

9/18 + 16/50 is 41/50.

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,
    9/18 = 9 × 25/18 × 25 = 225/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    16/50 = 16 × 9/50 × 9 = 144/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/450 + 144/450 = 225 + 144/450 = 369/450
  5. 369/450 simplified gives 41/50
  6. So, 9/18 + 16/50 = 41/50

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