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Add 2/10 and 50/36

1st number: 2/10, 2nd number: 1 14/36

2/10 + 50/36 is 143/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
    2/10 = 2 × 18/10 × 18 = 36/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/180 + 250/180 = 36 + 250/180 = 286/180
  5. 286/180 simplified gives 143/90
  6. So, 2/10 + 50/36 = 143/90
    In mixed form: 153/90

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