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Add 50/40 and 2/36

1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 2/36

50/40 + 2/36 is 47/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 36 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    50/40 = 50 × 9/40 × 9 = 450/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
    2/36 = 2 × 10/36 × 10 = 20/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/360 + 20/360 = 450 + 20/360 = 470/360
  5. 470/360 simplified gives 47/36
  6. So, 50/40 + 2/36 = 47/36
    In mixed form: 111/36

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