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Add 36/50 and 14/9

1st number: 36/50, 2nd number: 1 5/9

36/50 + 14/9 is 512/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 9 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    36/50 = 36 × 9/50 × 9 = 324/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    14/9 = 14 × 50/9 × 50 = 700/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/450 + 700/450 = 324 + 700/450 = 1024/450
  5. 1024/450 simplified gives 512/225
  6. So, 36/50 + 14/9 = 512/225
    In mixed form: 262/225

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