Add 36/30 and 49/50
1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 49/50
36/30 + 49/50 is 109/50.
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,
49/50 = 49 × 3/50 × 3 = 147/150 - Add the two like fractions:
180/150 + 147/150 = 180 + 147/150 = 327/150 - 327/150 simplified gives 109/50
- So, 36/30 + 49/50 = 109/50
In mixed form: 29/50
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