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Add 54/7 and 36/50

1st number: 7 5/7, 2nd number: 36/50

54/7 + 36/50 is 1476/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    54/7 = 54 × 50/7 × 50 = 2700/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    36/50 = 36 × 7/50 × 7 = 252/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2700/350 + 252/350 = 2700 + 252/350 = 2952/350
  5. 2952/350 simplified gives 1476/175
  6. So, 54/7 + 36/50 = 1476/175
    In mixed form: 876/175

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