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Add 36/50 and 27/96

36/50 + 27/96 is 801/800.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
    36/50 = 36 × 48/50 × 48 = 1728/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    27/96 = 27 × 25/96 × 25 = 675/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1728/2400 + 675/2400 = 1728 + 675/2400 = 2403/2400
  5. 2403/2400 simplified gives 801/800
  6. So, 36/50 + 27/96 = 801/800
    In mixed form: 11/800

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