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Add 50/36 and 12/25

1st number: 1 14/36, 2nd number: 12/25

50/36 + 12/25 is 841/450.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    50/36 = 50 × 25/36 × 25 = 1250/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    12/25 = 12 × 36/25 × 36 = 432/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1250/900 + 432/900 = 1250 + 432/900 = 1682/900
  5. 1682/900 simplified gives 841/450
  6. So, 50/36 + 12/25 = 841/450
    In mixed form: 1391/450

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