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Add 8/4 and 36/50

1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 36/50

8/4 + 36/50 is 68/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 50 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
    8/4 = 8 × 25/4 × 25 = 200/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
    36/50 = 36 × 2/50 × 2 = 72/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/100 + 72/100 = 200 + 72/100 = 272/100
  5. 272/100 simplified gives 68/25
  6. So, 8/4 + 36/50 = 68/25
    In mixed form: 218/25

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