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Add 50/25 and 12/36

1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 12/36

50/25 + 12/36 is 7/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    50/25 = 50 × 36/25 × 36 = 1800/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    12/36 = 12 × 25/36 × 25 = 300/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/900 + 300/900 = 1800 + 300/900 = 2100/900
  5. 2100/900 simplified gives 7/3
  6. So, 50/25 + 12/36 = 7/3
    In mixed form: 21/3

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