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Add 50/36 and 2/30

1st number: 1 14/36, 2nd number: 2/30

50/36 + 2/30 is 131/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 30 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
    2/30 = 2 × 6/30 × 6 = 12/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/180 + 12/180 = 250 + 12/180 = 262/180
  5. 262/180 simplified gives 131/90
  6. So, 50/36 + 2/30 = 131/90
    In mixed form: 141/90

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