Add 36/15 and 20/50
1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 20/50
36/15 + 20/50 is 14/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
36/15 = 36 × 10/15 × 10 = 360/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
20/50 = 20 × 3/50 × 3 = 60/150 - Add the two like fractions:
360/150 + 60/150 = 360 + 60/150 = 420/150 - 420/150 simplified gives 14/5
- So, 36/15 + 20/50 = 14/5
In mixed form: 24/5
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