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Add 54/36 and 9/50

1st number: 1 18/36, 2nd number: 9/50

54/36 + 9/50 is 42/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 50 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    54/36 = 54 × 25/36 × 25 = 1350/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
    9/50 = 9 × 18/50 × 18 = 162/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/900 + 162/900 = 1350 + 162/900 = 1512/900
  5. 1512/900 simplified gives 42/25
  6. So, 54/36 + 9/50 = 42/25
    In mixed form: 117/25

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