Add 30/15 and 50/36
1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 1 14/36
30/15 + 50/36 is 61/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
30/15 = 30 × 12/15 × 12 = 360/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180 - Add the two like fractions:
360/180 + 250/180 = 360 + 250/180 = 610/180 - 610/180 simplified gives 61/18
- So, 30/15 + 50/36 = 61/18
In mixed form: 37/18
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