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Add 45/50 and 5/36

45/50 + 5/36 is 187/180.

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,
    45/50 = 45 × 18/50 × 18 = 810/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    5/36 = 5 × 25/36 × 25 = 125/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/900 + 125/900 = 810 + 125/900 = 935/900
  5. 935/900 simplified gives 187/180
  6. So, 45/50 + 5/36 = 187/180
    In mixed form: 17/180

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