Add 36/30 and 1/50
1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 1/50
36/30 + 1/50 is 61/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
36/30 = 36 × 5/30 × 5 = 180/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
1/50 = 1 × 3/50 × 3 = 3/150 - Add the two like fractions:
180/150 + 3/150 = 180 + 3/150 = 183/150 - 183/150 simplified gives 61/50
- So, 36/30 + 1/50 = 61/50
In mixed form: 111/50
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