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Add 35/49 and 50/36

1st number: 35/49, 2nd number: 1 14/36

35/49 + 50/36 is 265/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 36 is 1764

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
    35/49 = 35 × 36/49 × 36 = 1260/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    50/36 = 50 × 49/36 × 49 = 2450/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/1764 + 2450/1764 = 1260 + 2450/1764 = 3710/1764
  5. 3710/1764 simplified gives 265/126
  6. So, 35/49 + 50/36 = 265/126
    In mixed form: 213/126

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