Add 4/36 and 5/50
4/36 + 5/50 is 19/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
4/36 = 4 × 25/36 × 25 = 100/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
5/50 = 5 × 18/50 × 18 = 90/900 - Add the two like fractions:
100/900 + 90/900 = 100 + 90/900 = 190/900 - 190/900 simplified gives 19/90
- So, 4/36 + 5/50 = 19/90
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