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Add 36/35 and 2/50

1st number: 1 1/35, 2nd number: 2/50

36/35 + 2/50 is 187/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
    36/35 = 36 × 10/35 × 10 = 360/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    2/50 = 2 × 7/50 × 7 = 14/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/350 + 14/350 = 360 + 14/350 = 374/350
  5. 374/350 simplified gives 187/175
  6. So, 36/35 + 2/50 = 187/175
    In mixed form: 112/175

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