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Add 50/36 and 4/10

1st number: 1 14/36, 2nd number: 4/10

50/36 + 4/10 is 161/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 10 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 10 × 18 = 180,
    4/10 = 4 × 18/10 × 18 = 72/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/180 + 72/180 = 250 + 72/180 = 322/180
  5. 322/180 simplified gives 161/90
  6. So, 50/36 + 4/10 = 161/90
    In mixed form: 171/90

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