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Add 49/75 and 50/36

1st number: 49/75, 2nd number: 1 14/36

49/75 + 50/36 is 919/450.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
    49/75 = 49 × 12/75 × 12 = 588/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    50/36 = 50 × 25/36 × 25 = 1250/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/900 + 1250/900 = 588 + 1250/900 = 1838/900
  5. 1838/900 simplified gives 919/450
  6. So, 49/75 + 50/36 = 919/450
    In mixed form: 219/450

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