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Add 36/50 and 28/6

1st number: 36/50, 2nd number: 4 4/6

36/50 + 28/6 is 404/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 6 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    36/50 = 36 × 3/50 × 3 = 108/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    28/6 = 28 × 25/6 × 25 = 700/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/150 + 700/150 = 108 + 700/150 = 808/150
  5. 808/150 simplified gives 404/75
  6. So, 36/50 + 28/6 = 404/75
    In mixed form: 529/75

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