Add 4/36 and 60/50, Solve 4/36 + 1 10/50 as a fraction

Add 4/36 and 60/50

1^st number: 4/36, 2^nd number: 1 10/50

4/36 + 60/50 is 59/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 50 is 900

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
4/36 = 4 × 25/36 × 25 = 100/900
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
60/50 = 60 × 18/50 × 18 = 1080/900
Add the two like fractions:
100/900 + 1080/900 = 100 + 1080/900 = 1180/900
1180/900 simplified gives 59/45
So, 4/36 + 60/50 = 59/45
In mixed form: 114/45

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