Add 36/6 and 40/50
1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 40/50
36/6 + 40/50 is 34/5.
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,
36/6 = 36 × 25/6 × 25 = 900/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
40/50 = 40 × 3/50 × 3 = 120/150 - Add the two like fractions:
900/150 + 120/150 = 900 + 120/150 = 1020/150 - 1020/150 simplified gives 34/5
- So, 36/6 + 40/50 = 34/5
In mixed form: 64/5
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