Add 30/5 and 50/36
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 1 14/36
30/5 + 50/36 is 133/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
30/5 = 30 × 36/5 × 36 = 1080/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/180 + 250/180 = 1080 + 250/180 = 1330/180 - 1330/180 simplified gives 133/18
- So, 30/5 + 50/36 = 133/18
In mixed form: 77/18
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