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Add 36/45 and 14/50

36/45 + 14/50 is 27/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
    36/45 = 36 × 10/45 × 10 = 360/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    14/50 = 14 × 9/50 × 9 = 126/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/450 + 126/450 = 360 + 126/450 = 486/450
  5. 486/450 simplified gives 27/25
  6. So, 36/45 + 14/50 = 27/25
    In mixed form: 12/25

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