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Add 50/90 and 40/36

1st number: 50/90, 2nd number: 1 4/36

50/90 + 40/36 is 5/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    50/90 = 50 × 2/90 × 2 = 100/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    40/36 = 40 × 5/36 × 5 = 200/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/180 + 200/180 = 100 + 200/180 = 300/180
  5. 300/180 simplified gives 5/3
  6. So, 50/90 + 40/36 = 5/3
    In mixed form: 12/3

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