Add 3/50 and 35/36
3/50 + 35/36 is 929/900.
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,
3/50 = 3 × 18/50 × 18 = 54/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
35/36 = 35 × 25/36 × 25 = 875/900 - Add the two like fractions:
54/900 + 875/900 = 54 + 875/900 = 929/900 - So, 3/50 + 35/36 = 929/900
In mixed form: 129/900
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