Add 10/30 and 36/50
10/30 + 36/50 is 79/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
10/30 = 10 × 5/30 × 5 = 50/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
36/50 = 36 × 3/50 × 3 = 108/150 - Add the two like fractions:
50/150 + 108/150 = 50 + 108/150 = 158/150 - 158/150 simplified gives 79/75
- So, 10/30 + 36/50 = 79/75
In mixed form: 14/75
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