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Add 50/10 and 3/36

1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 3/36

50/10 + 3/36 is 61/12.

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,
    3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/180 + 15/180 = 900 + 15/180 = 915/180
  5. 915/180 simplified gives 61/12
  6. So, 50/10 + 3/36 = 61/12
    In mixed form: 51/12

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