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Add 50/36 and 1/35

1st number: 1 14/36, 2nd number: 1/35

50/36 + 1/35 is 893/630.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    50/36 = 50 × 35/36 × 35 = 1750/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
    1/35 = 1 × 36/35 × 36 = 36/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1750/1260 + 36/1260 = 1750 + 36/1260 = 1786/1260
  5. 1786/1260 simplified gives 893/630
  6. So, 50/36 + 1/35 = 893/630
    In mixed form: 1263/630

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