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Add 36/50 and 40/54

36/50 + 40/54 is 986/675.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 54 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    36/50 = 36 × 27/50 × 27 = 972/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    40/54 = 40 × 25/54 × 25 = 1000/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    972/1350 + 1000/1350 = 972 + 1000/1350 = 1972/1350
  5. 1972/1350 simplified gives 986/675
  6. So, 36/50 + 40/54 = 986/675
    In mixed form: 1311/675

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