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Add 75/36 and 4/50

1st number: 2 3/36, 2nd number: 4/50

75/36 + 4/50 is 649/300.

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,
    75/36 = 75 × 25/36 × 25 = 1875/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
    4/50 = 4 × 18/50 × 18 = 72/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1875/900 + 72/900 = 1875 + 72/900 = 1947/900
  5. 1947/900 simplified gives 649/300
  6. So, 75/36 + 4/50 = 649/300
    In mixed form: 249/300

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