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Add 36/18 and 32/50

1st number: 2 0/18, 2nd number: 32/50

36/18 + 32/50 is 66/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    36/18 = 36 × 25/18 × 25 = 900/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    32/50 = 32 × 9/50 × 9 = 288/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/450 + 288/450 = 900 + 288/450 = 1188/450
  5. 1188/450 simplified gives 66/25
  6. So, 36/18 + 32/50 = 66/25
    In mixed form: 216/25

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