Add 3/36 and 49/50
3/36 + 49/50 is 319/300.
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,
3/36 = 3 × 25/36 × 25 = 75/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
49/50 = 49 × 18/50 × 18 = 882/900 - Add the two like fractions:
75/900 + 882/900 = 75 + 882/900 = 957/900 - 957/900 simplified gives 319/300
- So, 3/36 + 49/50 = 319/300
In mixed form: 119/300
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