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Add 36/7 and 25/50

1st number: 5 1/7, 2nd number: 25/50

36/7 + 25/50 is 79/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    36/7 = 36 × 50/7 × 50 = 1800/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    25/50 = 25 × 7/50 × 7 = 175/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/350 + 175/350 = 1800 + 175/350 = 1975/350
  5. 1975/350 simplified gives 79/14
  6. So, 36/7 + 25/50 = 79/14
    In mixed form: 59/14

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