Add 75/36 and 14/50, Solve 2 3/36 + 14/50 as a fraction

Add 75/36 and 14/50

1^st number: 2 3/36, 2^nd number: 14/50

75/36 + 14/50 is 709/300.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
75/36 = 75 × 25/36 × 25 = 1875/900
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
14/50 = 14 × 18/50 × 18 = 252/900
Add the two like fractions:
1875/900 + 252/900 = 1875 + 252/900 = 2127/900
2127/900 simplified gives 709/300
So, 75/36 + 14/50 = 709/300
In mixed form: 2109/300

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