Add 30/36 and 15/50
30/36 + 15/50 is 17/15.
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,
30/36 = 30 × 25/36 × 25 = 750/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
15/50 = 15 × 18/50 × 18 = 270/900 - Add the two like fractions:
750/900 + 270/900 = 750 + 270/900 = 1020/900 - 1020/900 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 30/36 + 15/50 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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