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Add 50/5 and 21/36

1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 21/36

50/5 + 21/36 is 127/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    50/5 = 50 × 36/5 × 36 = 1800/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    21/36 = 21 × 5/36 × 5 = 105/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/180 + 105/180 = 1800 + 105/180 = 1905/180
  5. 1905/180 simplified gives 127/12
  6. So, 50/5 + 21/36 = 127/12
    In mixed form: 107/12

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