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Add 63/36 and 28/50

1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 28/50

63/36 + 28/50 is 231/100.

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,
    63/36 = 63 × 25/36 × 25 = 1575/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
    28/50 = 28 × 18/50 × 18 = 504/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/900 + 504/900 = 1575 + 504/900 = 2079/900
  5. 2079/900 simplified gives 231/100
  6. So, 63/36 + 28/50 = 231/100
    In mixed form: 231/100

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