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Add 96/50 and 40/36

1st number: 1 46/50, 2nd number: 1 4/36

96/50 + 40/36 is 682/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
    96/50 = 96 × 18/50 × 18 = 1728/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    40/36 = 40 × 25/36 × 25 = 1000/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1728/900 + 1000/900 = 1728 + 1000/900 = 2728/900
  5. 2728/900 simplified gives 682/225
  6. So, 96/50 + 40/36 = 682/225
    In mixed form: 37/225

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