Add 2/50 and 36/60
2/50 + 36/60 is 16/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
2/50 = 2 × 6/50 × 6 = 12/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
36/60 = 36 × 5/60 × 5 = 180/300 - Add the two like fractions:
12/300 + 180/300 = 12 + 180/300 = 192/300 - 192/300 simplified gives 16/25
- So, 2/50 + 36/60 = 16/25
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