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Add 36/28 and 50/60

1st number: 1 8/28, 2nd number: 50/60

36/28 + 50/60 is 89/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    36/28 = 36 × 15/28 × 15 = 540/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    50/60 = 50 × 7/60 × 7 = 350/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/420 + 350/420 = 540 + 350/420 = 890/420
  5. 890/420 simplified gives 89/42
  6. So, 36/28 + 50/60 = 89/42
    In mixed form: 25/42

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