Add 36/30 and 45/50
1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 45/50
36/30 + 45/50 is 21/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 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,
45/50 = 45 × 3/50 × 3 = 135/150 - Add the two fractions:
180/150 + 135/150 = 180 + 135/150 = 315/150 - 315/150 simplified gives 21/10
- So, 36/30 + 45/50 = 21/10
In mixed form: 21/10
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