Add 14/30 and 50/36
1st number: 14/30, 2nd number: 1 14/36
14/30 + 50/36 is 167/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
14/30 = 14 × 6/30 × 6 = 84/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180 - Add the two like fractions:
84/180 + 250/180 = 84 + 250/180 = 334/180 - 334/180 simplified gives 167/90
- So, 14/30 + 50/36 = 167/90
In mixed form: 177/90
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