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Add 3/35 and 50/36

1st number: 3/35, 2nd number: 1 14/36

3/35 + 50/36 is 929/630.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
    3/35 = 3 × 36/35 × 36 = 108/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    50/36 = 50 × 35/36 × 35 = 1750/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/1260 + 1750/1260 = 108 + 1750/1260 = 1858/1260
  5. 1858/1260 simplified gives 929/630
  6. So, 3/35 + 50/36 = 929/630
    In mixed form: 1299/630

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