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Add 36/45 and 50/6

1st number: 36/45, 2nd number: 8 2/6

36/45 + 50/6 is 137/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 6 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    36/45 = 36 × 2/45 × 2 = 72/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    50/6 = 50 × 15/6 × 15 = 750/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/90 + 750/90 = 72 + 750/90 = 822/90
  5. 822/90 simplified gives 137/15
  6. So, 36/45 + 50/6 = 137/15
    In mixed form: 92/15

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