Add 15/50 and 20/36
15/50 + 20/36 is 77/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
15/50 = 15 × 18/50 × 18 = 270/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
20/36 = 20 × 25/36 × 25 = 500/900 - Add the two like fractions:
270/900 + 500/900 = 270 + 500/900 = 770/900 - 770/900 simplified gives 77/90
- So, 15/50 + 20/36 = 77/90
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