Add 56/36 and 75/50, Solve 1 20/36 + 1 25/50 as a fraction

Add 56/36 and 75/50

1^st number: 1 20/36, 2^nd number: 1 25/50

56/36 + 75/50 is 55/18.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
56/36 = 56 × 25/36 × 25 = 1400/900
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
75/50 = 75 × 18/50 × 18 = 1350/900
Add the two like fractions:
1400/900 + 1350/900 = 1400 + 1350/900 = 2750/900
2750/900 simplified gives 55/18
So, 56/36 + 75/50 = 55/18
In mixed form: 31/18

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