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Add 9/36 and 16/50

9/36 + 16/50 is 57/100.

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,
    9/36 = 9 × 25/36 × 25 = 225/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
    16/50 = 16 × 18/50 × 18 = 288/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/900 + 288/900 = 225 + 288/900 = 513/900
  5. 513/900 simplified gives 57/100
  6. So, 9/36 + 16/50 = 57/100

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