Add 30/36 and 50/45
1st number: 30/36, 2nd number: 1 5/45
30/36 + 50/45 is 35/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
30/36 = 30 × 5/36 × 5 = 150/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
50/45 = 50 × 4/45 × 4 = 200/180 - Add the two like fractions:
150/180 + 200/180 = 150 + 200/180 = 350/180 - 350/180 simplified gives 35/18
- So, 30/36 + 50/45 = 35/18
In mixed form: 117/18
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