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Add 50/36 and 21/20

1st number: 1 14/36, 2nd number: 1 1/20

50/36 + 21/20 is 439/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 20 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 20 × 9 = 180,
    21/20 = 21 × 9/20 × 9 = 189/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/180 + 189/180 = 250 + 189/180 = 439/180
  5. So, 50/36 + 21/20 = 439/180
    In mixed form: 279/180

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