Add 10/36 and 35/50
10/36 + 35/50 is 44/45.
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,
10/36 = 10 × 25/36 × 25 = 250/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
35/50 = 35 × 18/50 × 18 = 630/900 - Add the two like fractions:
250/900 + 630/900 = 250 + 630/900 = 880/900 - 880/900 simplified gives 44/45
- So, 10/36 + 35/50 = 44/45
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