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Add 36/40 and 25/50

36/40 + 25/50 is 7/5.

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,
    25/50 = 25 × 4/50 × 4 = 100/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/200 + 100/200 = 180 + 100/200 = 280/200
  5. 280/200 simplified gives 7/5
  6. So, 36/40 + 25/50 = 7/5
    In mixed form: 12/5

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