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Add 3/50 and 35/36

3/50 + 35/36 is 929/900.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
    3/50 = 3 × 18/50 × 18 = 54/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    35/36 = 35 × 25/36 × 25 = 875/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/900 + 875/900 = 54 + 875/900 = 929/900
  5. So, 3/50 + 35/36 = 929/900
    In mixed form: 129/900

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