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Add 63/36 and 6/50

1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 6/50

63/36 + 6/50 is 187/100.

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,
    6/50 = 6 × 18/50 × 18 = 108/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/900 + 108/900 = 1575 + 108/900 = 1683/900
  5. 1683/900 simplified gives 187/100
  6. So, 63/36 + 6/50 = 187/100
    In mixed form: 187/100

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