Add 96/36 and 54/50, Solve 2 24/36 + 1 4/50 as a fraction

Add 96/36 and 54/50

1^st number: 2 24/36, 2^nd number: 1 4/50

96/36 + 54/50 is 281/75.

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,
96/36 = 96 × 25/36 × 25 = 2400/900
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
54/50 = 54 × 18/50 × 18 = 972/900
Add the two like fractions:
2400/900 + 972/900 = 2400 + 972/900 = 3372/900
3372/900 simplified gives 281/75
So, 96/36 + 54/50 = 281/75
In mixed form: 356/75

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