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Add 45/36 and 5/50

1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 5/50

45/36 + 5/50 is 27/20.

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,
    5/50 = 5 × 18/50 × 18 = 90/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1125/900 + 90/900 = 1125 + 90/900 = 1215/900
  5. 1215/900 simplified gives 27/20
  6. So, 45/36 + 5/50 = 27/20
    In mixed form: 17/20

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