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Add 49/36 and 42/50

1st number: 1 13/36, 2nd number: 42/50

49/36 + 42/50 is 1981/900.

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,
    49/36 = 49 × 25/36 × 25 = 1225/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
    42/50 = 42 × 18/50 × 18 = 756/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/900 + 756/900 = 1225 + 756/900 = 1981/900
  5. So, 49/36 + 42/50 = 1981/900
    In mixed form: 2181/900

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