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Add 36/10 and 50/9

1st number: 3 6/10, 2nd number: 5 5/9

36/10 + 50/9 is 412/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 9 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    36/10 = 36 × 9/10 × 9 = 324/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    50/9 = 50 × 10/9 × 10 = 500/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/90 + 500/90 = 324 + 500/90 = 824/90
  5. 824/90 simplified gives 412/45
  6. So, 36/10 + 50/9 = 412/45
    In mixed form: 97/45

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