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Add 36/28 and 50/42

1st number: 1 8/28, 2nd number: 1 8/42

36/28 + 50/42 is 52/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 42 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    36/28 = 36 × 3/28 × 3 = 108/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    50/42 = 50 × 2/42 × 2 = 100/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/84 + 100/84 = 108 + 100/84 = 208/84
  5. 208/84 simplified gives 52/21
  6. So, 36/28 + 50/42 = 52/21
    In mixed form: 210/21

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