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Add 50/45 and 36/50

1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 36/50

50/45 + 36/50 is 412/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
    50/45 = 50 × 10/45 × 10 = 500/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    36/50 = 36 × 9/50 × 9 = 324/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/450 + 324/450 = 500 + 324/450 = 824/450
  5. 824/450 simplified gives 412/225
  6. So, 50/45 + 36/50 = 412/225
    In mixed form: 1187/225

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