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Add 50/49 and 42/36

1st number: 1 1/49, 2nd number: 1 6/36

50/49 + 42/36 is 643/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 36 is 1764

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
    50/49 = 50 × 36/49 × 36 = 1800/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    42/36 = 42 × 49/36 × 49 = 2058/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/1764 + 2058/1764 = 1800 + 2058/1764 = 3858/1764
  5. 3858/1764 simplified gives 643/294
  6. So, 50/49 + 42/36 = 643/294
    In mixed form: 255/294

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