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Add 36/28 and 8/50

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

36/28 + 8/50 is 253/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 50 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    36/28 = 36 × 25/28 × 25 = 900/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    8/50 = 8 × 14/50 × 14 = 112/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/700 + 112/700 = 900 + 112/700 = 1012/700
  5. 1012/700 simplified gives 253/175
  6. So, 36/28 + 8/50 = 253/175
    In mixed form: 178/175

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