Add 36/45 and 16/50
36/45 + 16/50 is 28/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
36/45 = 36 × 10/45 × 10 = 360/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
16/50 = 16 × 9/50 × 9 = 144/450 - Add the two like fractions:
360/450 + 144/450 = 360 + 144/450 = 504/450 - 504/450 simplified gives 28/25
- So, 36/45 + 16/50 = 28/25
In mixed form: 13/25
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