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Add 50/2 and 21/36

1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 21/36

50/2 + 21/36 is 307/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
    50/2 = 50 × 18/2 × 18 = 900/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    21/36 = 21 × 1/36 × 1 = 21/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/36 + 21/36 = 900 + 21/36 = 921/36
  5. 921/36 simplified gives 307/12
  6. So, 50/2 + 21/36 = 307/12
    In mixed form: 257/12

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