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Add 28/36 and 42/50

28/36 + 42/50 is 364/225.

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,
    28/36 = 28 × 25/36 × 25 = 700/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
    42/50 = 42 × 18/50 × 18 = 756/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/900 + 756/900 = 700 + 756/900 = 1456/900
  5. 1456/900 simplified gives 364/225
  6. So, 28/36 + 42/50 = 364/225
    In mixed form: 1139/225

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