Add 30/36 and 9/50, Solve 30/36 + 9/50 as a fraction

Add 30/36 and 9/50

30/36 + 9/50 is 76/75.

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,
9/50 = 9 × 18/50 × 18 = 162/900
Add the two like fractions:
750/900 + 162/900 = 750 + 162/900 = 912/900
912/900 simplified gives 76/75
So, 30/36 + 9/50 = 76/75
In mixed form: 11/75

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad