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Add 50/10 and 18/36

1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 18/36

50/10 + 18/36 is 11/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
    50/10 = 50 × 18/10 × 18 = 900/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    18/36 = 18 × 5/36 × 5 = 90/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/180 + 90/180 = 900 + 90/180 = 990/180
  5. 990/180 simplified gives 11/2
  6. So, 50/10 + 18/36 = 11/2
    In mixed form: 51/2

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