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Add 1/50 and 42/36

1st number: 1/50, 2nd number: 1 6/36

1/50 + 42/36 is 89/75.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
    1/50 = 1 × 18/50 × 18 = 18/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    42/36 = 42 × 25/36 × 25 = 1050/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/900 + 1050/900 = 18 + 1050/900 = 1068/900
  5. 1068/900 simplified gives 89/75
  6. So, 1/50 + 42/36 = 89/75
    In mixed form: 114/75

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