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Add 7/36 and 30/50

7/36 + 30/50 is 143/180.

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,
    30/50 = 30 × 18/50 × 18 = 540/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/900 + 540/900 = 175 + 540/900 = 715/900
  5. 715/900 simplified gives 143/180
  6. So, 7/36 + 30/50 = 143/180

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