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Add 30/36 and 75/50

1st number: 30/36, 2nd number: 1 25/50

30/36 + 75/50 is 7/3.

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,
    30/36 = 30 × 25/36 × 25 = 750/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
    75/50 = 75 × 18/50 × 18 = 1350/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/900 + 1350/900 = 750 + 1350/900 = 2100/900
  5. 2100/900 simplified gives 7/3
  6. So, 30/36 + 75/50 = 7/3
    In mixed form: 21/3

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