Add 3/6 and 5/50
36 + 550 is 35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
36 = 3 × 256 × 25 = 75150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
550 = 5 × 350 × 3 = 15150 - Add the two like fractions:
75150 + 15150 = 75 + 15150 = 90150 - 90/150 simplified gives 35
- So, 3/6 + 5/50 = 3/5
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