Add 36/70 and 56/50, Solve 36/70 + 1 6/50 as a fraction

Add 36/70 and 56/50

1^st number: 36/70, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

36/70 + 56/50 is 286/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 50 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
36/70 = 36 × 5/70 × 5 = 180/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
56/50 = 56 × 7/50 × 7 = 392/350
Add the two like fractions:
180/350 + 392/350 = 180 + 392/350 = 572/350
572/350 simplified gives 286/175
So, 36/70 + 56/50 = 286/175
In mixed form: 1111/175

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