Add 35/30 and 50/36
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 1 14/36
35/30 + 50/36 is 23/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
35/30 = 35 × 6/30 × 6 = 210/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180 - Add the two like fractions:
210/180 + 250/180 = 210 + 250/180 = 460/180 - 460/180 simplified gives 23/9
- So, 35/30 + 50/36 = 23/9
In mixed form: 25/9
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