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Add 6/36 and 15/50

6/36 + 15/50 is 7/15.

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,
    6/36 = 6 × 25/36 × 25 = 150/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
    15/50 = 15 × 18/50 × 18 = 270/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/900 + 270/900 = 150 + 270/900 = 420/900
  5. 420/900 simplified gives 7/15
  6. So, 6/36 + 15/50 = 7/15

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