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Add 35/14 and 50/36

1st number: 2 7/14, 2nd number: 1 14/36

35/14 + 50/36 is 35/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 36 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
    35/14 = 35 × 18/14 × 18 = 630/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    50/36 = 50 × 7/36 × 7 = 350/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/252 + 350/252 = 630 + 350/252 = 980/252
  5. 980/252 simplified gives 35/9
  6. So, 35/14 + 50/36 = 35/9
    In mixed form: 38/9

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