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Add 42/50 and 3/36

42/50 + 3/36 is 277/300.

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,
    3/36 = 3 × 25/36 × 25 = 75/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/900 + 75/900 = 756 + 75/900 = 831/900
  5. 831/900 simplified gives 277/300
  6. So, 42/50 + 3/36 = 277/300

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