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Add 36/56 and 75/50

1st number: 36/56, 2nd number: 1 25/50

36/56 + 75/50 is 15/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    36/56 = 36 × 25/56 × 25 = 900/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
    75/50 = 75 × 28/50 × 28 = 2100/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/1400 + 2100/1400 = 900 + 2100/1400 = 3000/1400
  5. 3000/1400 simplified gives 15/7
  6. So, 36/56 + 75/50 = 15/7
    In mixed form: 21/7

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