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Add 36/8 and 15/50

1st number: 4 4/8, 2nd number: 15/50

36/8 + 15/50 is 24/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 50 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    36/8 = 36 × 25/8 × 25 = 900/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
    15/50 = 15 × 4/50 × 4 = 60/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/200 + 60/200 = 900 + 60/200 = 960/200
  5. 960/200 simplified gives 24/5
  6. So, 36/8 + 15/50 = 24/5
    In mixed form: 44/5

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