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Add 36/9 and 60/50

1st number: 4 0/9, 2nd number: 1 10/50

36/9 + 60/50 is 26/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    36/9 = 36 × 50/9 × 50 = 1800/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    60/50 = 60 × 9/50 × 9 = 540/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/450 + 540/450 = 1800 + 540/450 = 2340/450
  5. 2340/450 simplified gives 26/5
  6. So, 36/9 + 60/50 = 26/5
    In mixed form: 51/5

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