Add 36/40 and 21/50
36/40 + 21/50 is 33/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
36/40 = 36 × 5/40 × 5 = 180/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
21/50 = 21 × 4/50 × 4 = 84/200 - Add the two like fractions:
180/200 + 84/200 = 180 + 84/200 = 264/200 - 264/200 simplified gives 33/25
- So, 36/40 + 21/50 = 33/25
In mixed form: 18/25
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