Add 20/36 and 10/50
20/36 + 10/50 is 34/45.
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,
20/36 = 20 × 25/36 × 25 = 500/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
10/50 = 10 × 18/50 × 18 = 180/900 - Add the two like fractions:
500/900 + 180/900 = 500 + 180/900 = 680/900 - 680/900 simplified gives 34/45
- So, 20/36 + 10/50 = 34/45
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