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Add 35/50 and 36/4

1st number: 35/50, 2nd number: 9 0/4

35/50 + 36/4 is 97/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 4 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
    35/50 = 35 × 2/50 × 2 = 70/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
    36/4 = 36 × 25/4 × 25 = 900/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/100 + 900/100 = 70 + 900/100 = 970/100
  5. 970/100 simplified gives 97/10
  6. So, 35/50 + 36/4 = 97/10
    In mixed form: 97/10

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