Add 3/7 and 36/50
3/7 + 36/50 is 201/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
3/7 = 3 × 50/7 × 50 = 150/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
36/50 = 36 × 7/50 × 7 = 252/350 - Add the two like fractions:
150/350 + 252/350 = 150 + 252/350 = 402/350 - 402/350 simplified gives 201/175
- So, 3/7 + 36/50 = 201/175
In mixed form: 126/175
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