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Add 84/36 and 81/50

1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 1 31/50

84/36 + 81/50 is 593/150.

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,
    84/36 = 84 × 25/36 × 25 = 2100/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
    81/50 = 81 × 18/50 × 18 = 1458/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/900 + 1458/900 = 2100 + 1458/900 = 3558/900
  5. 3558/900 simplified gives 593/150
  6. So, 84/36 + 81/50 = 593/150
    In mixed form: 3143/150

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