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Add 50/36 and 75/45

1st number: 1 14/36, 2nd number: 1 30/45

50/36 + 75/45 is 55/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 45 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 45 × 4 = 180,
    75/45 = 75 × 4/45 × 4 = 300/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/180 + 300/180 = 250 + 300/180 = 550/180
  5. 550/180 simplified gives 55/18
  6. So, 50/36 + 75/45 = 55/18
    In mixed form: 31/18

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