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Add 25/2 and 50/36

1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 1 14/36

25/2 + 50/36 is 125/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
    25/2 = 25 × 18/2 × 18 = 450/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    50/36 = 50 × 1/36 × 1 = 50/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/36 + 50/36 = 450 + 50/36 = 500/36
  5. 500/36 simplified gives 125/9
  6. So, 25/2 + 50/36 = 125/9
    In mixed form: 138/9

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