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Add 7/36 and 20/50

7/36 + 20/50 is 107/180.

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,
    7/36 = 7 × 25/36 × 25 = 175/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
    20/50 = 20 × 18/50 × 18 = 360/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/900 + 360/900 = 175 + 360/900 = 535/900
  5. 535/900 simplified gives 107/180
  6. So, 7/36 + 20/50 = 107/180

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