Add 21/50 and 6/36
21/50 + 6/36 is 44/75.
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,
21/50 = 21 × 18/50 × 18 = 378/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
6/36 = 6 × 25/36 × 25 = 150/900 - Add the two like fractions:
378/900 + 150/900 = 378 + 150/900 = 528/900 - 528/900 simplified gives 44/75
- So, 21/50 + 6/36 = 44/75
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