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Add 36/49 and 50/90

36/49 + 50/90 is 569/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 90 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
    36/49 = 36 × 90/49 × 90 = 3240/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    50/90 = 50 × 49/90 × 49 = 2450/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3240/4410 + 2450/4410 = 3240 + 2450/4410 = 5690/4410
  5. 5690/4410 simplified gives 569/441
  6. So, 36/49 + 50/90 = 569/441
    In mixed form: 1128/441

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