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Add 50/20 and 5/36

1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 5/36

50/20 + 5/36 is 95/36.

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,
    5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/180 + 25/180 = 450 + 25/180 = 475/180
  5. 475/180 simplified gives 95/36
  6. So, 50/20 + 5/36 = 95/36
    In mixed form: 223/36

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