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Add 45/36 and 24/50

1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 24/50

45/36 + 24/50 is 173/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    45/36 = 45 × 25/36 × 25 = 1125/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
    24/50 = 24 × 18/50 × 18 = 432/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1125/900 + 432/900 = 1125 + 432/900 = 1557/900
  5. 1557/900 simplified gives 173/100
  6. So, 45/36 + 24/50 = 173/100
    In mixed form: 173/100

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