Add 3/4 and 36/50
3/4 + 36/50 is 147/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 50 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
3/4 = 3 × 25/4 × 25 = 75/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
36/50 = 36 × 2/50 × 2 = 72/100 - Add the two like fractions:
75/100 + 72/100 = 75 + 72/100 = 147/100 - So, 3/4 + 36/50 = 147/100
In mixed form: 147/100
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