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Add 50/20 and 1/36

1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 1/36

50/20 + 1/36 is 91/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    50/20 = 50 × 9/20 × 9 = 450/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    1/36 = 1 × 5/36 × 5 = 5/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/180 + 5/180 = 450 + 5/180 = 455/180
  5. 455/180 simplified gives 91/36
  6. So, 50/20 + 1/36 = 91/36
    In mixed form: 219/36

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