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Add 50/2 and 42/36

1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 1 6/36

50/2 + 42/36 is 157/6.

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,
    42/36 = 42 × 1/36 × 1 = 42/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/36 + 42/36 = 900 + 42/36 = 942/36
  5. 942/36 simplified gives 157/6
  6. So, 50/2 + 42/36 = 157/6
    In mixed form: 261/6

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