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Add 42/50 and 15/36

42/50 + 15/36 is 377/300.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
    42/50 = 42 × 18/50 × 18 = 756/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    15/36 = 15 × 25/36 × 25 = 375/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/900 + 375/900 = 756 + 375/900 = 1131/900
  5. 1131/900 simplified gives 377/300
  6. So, 42/50 + 15/36 = 377/300
    In mixed form: 177/300

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