Add 7/75 and 50/36, Solve 7/75 + 1 14/36 as a fraction

Add 7/75 and 50/36

1^st number: 7/75, 2^nd number: 1 14/36

7/75 + 50/36 is 667/450.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 36 is 900

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
7/75 = 7 × 12/75 × 12 = 84/900
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
50/36 = 50 × 25/36 × 25 = 1250/900
Add the two like fractions:
84/900 + 1250/900 = 84 + 1250/900 = 1334/900
1334/900 simplified gives 667/450
So, 7/75 + 50/36 = 667/450
In mixed form: 1217/450

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