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Add 36/6 and 90/50

1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 1 40/50

36/6 + 90/50 is 39/5.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    36/6 = 36 × 25/6 × 25 = 900/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    90/50 = 90 × 3/50 × 3 = 270/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/150 + 270/150 = 900 + 270/150 = 1170/150
  5. 1170/150 simplified gives 39/5
  6. So, 36/6 + 90/50 = 39/5
    In mixed form: 74/5

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