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Add 1/36 and 35/50

1/36 + 35/50 is 131/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 50 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    1/36 = 1 × 25/36 × 25 = 25/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
    35/50 = 35 × 18/50 × 18 = 630/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/900 + 630/900 = 25 + 630/900 = 655/900
  5. 655/900 simplified gives 131/180
  6. So, 1/36 + 35/50 = 131/180

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