Add 10/36 and 6/50
10/36 + 6/50 is 179/450.
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,
6/50 = 6 × 18/50 × 18 = 108/900 - Add the two like fractions:
250/900 + 108/900 = 250 + 108/900 = 358/900 - 358/900 simplified gives 179/450
- So, 10/36 + 6/50 = 179/450
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