Add 15/4 and 50/36
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 1 14/36
15/4 + 50/36 is 185/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
15/4 = 15 × 9/4 × 9 = 135/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
50/36 = 50 × 1/36 × 1 = 50/36 - Add the two like fractions:
135/36 + 50/36 = 135 + 50/36 = 185/36 - So, 15/4 + 50/36 = 185/36
In mixed form: 55/36
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