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Add 36/3 and 28/50

1st number: 12 0/3, 2nd number: 28/50

36/3 + 28/50 is 314/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    36/3 = 36 × 50/3 × 50 = 1800/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    28/50 = 28 × 3/50 × 3 = 84/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/150 + 84/150 = 1800 + 84/150 = 1884/150
  5. 1884/150 simplified gives 314/25
  6. So, 36/3 + 28/50 = 314/25
    In mixed form: 1214/25

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