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Add 50/80 and 90/36

1st number: 50/80, 2nd number: 2 18/36

50/80 + 90/36 is 25/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 36 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    50/80 = 50 × 9/80 × 9 = 450/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
    90/36 = 90 × 20/36 × 20 = 1800/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/720 + 1800/720 = 450 + 1800/720 = 2250/720
  5. 2250/720 simplified gives 25/8
  6. So, 50/80 + 90/36 = 25/8
    In mixed form: 31/8

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