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Add 56/36 and 8/50

1st number: 1 20/36, 2nd number: 8/50

56/36 + 8/50 is 386/225.

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,
    56/36 = 56 × 25/36 × 25 = 1400/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
    8/50 = 8 × 18/50 × 18 = 144/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/900 + 144/900 = 1400 + 144/900 = 1544/900
  5. 1544/900 simplified gives 386/225
  6. So, 56/36 + 8/50 = 386/225
    In mixed form: 1161/225

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