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Add 10/50 and 2/36

10/50 + 2/36 is 23/90.

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,
    10/50 = 10 × 18/50 × 18 = 180/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    2/36 = 2 × 25/36 × 25 = 50/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/900 + 50/900 = 180 + 50/900 = 230/900
  5. 230/900 simplified gives 23/90
  6. So, 10/50 + 2/36 = 23/90

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