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Add 50/35 and 7/36

1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 7/36

50/35 + 7/36 is 409/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
    50/35 = 50 × 36/35 × 36 = 1800/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    7/36 = 7 × 35/36 × 35 = 245/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/1260 + 245/1260 = 1800 + 245/1260 = 2045/1260
  5. 2045/1260 simplified gives 409/252
  6. So, 50/35 + 7/36 = 409/252
    In mixed form: 1157/252

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