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Add 2/36 and 1/50

2/36 + 1/50 is 17/225.

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,
    2/36 = 2 × 25/36 × 25 = 50/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
    1/50 = 1 × 18/50 × 18 = 18/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/900 + 18/900 = 50 + 18/900 = 68/900
  5. 68/900 simplified gives 17/225
  6. So, 2/36 + 1/50 = 17/225

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