Add 36/50 and 27/7, Solve 36/50 + 3 6/7 as a fraction

Add 36/50 and 27/7

1^st number: 36/50, 2^nd number: 3 6/7

36/50 + 27/7 is 801/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 7 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
36/50 = 36 × 7/50 × 7 = 252/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
27/7 = 27 × 50/7 × 50 = 1350/350
Add the two like fractions:
252/350 + 1350/350 = 252 + 1350/350 = 1602/350
1602/350 simplified gives 801/175
So, 36/50 + 27/7 = 801/175
In mixed form: 4101/175

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