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Add 36/40 and 24/50

36/40 + 24/50 is 69/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 50 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
    36/40 = 36 × 5/40 × 5 = 180/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
    24/50 = 24 × 4/50 × 4 = 96/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/200 + 96/200 = 180 + 96/200 = 276/200
  5. 276/200 simplified gives 69/50
  6. So, 36/40 + 24/50 = 69/50
    In mixed form: 119/50

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