Add 10/36 and 4/50
10/36 + 4/50 is 161/450.
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,
4/50 = 4 × 18/50 × 18 = 72/900 - Add the two like fractions:
250/900 + 72/900 = 250 + 72/900 = 322/900 - 322/900 simplified gives 161/450
- So, 10/36 + 4/50 = 161/450
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