Add 36/45 and 42/50
36/45 + 42/50 is 41/25.
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,
42/50 = 42 × 9/50 × 9 = 378/450 - Add the two like fractions:
360/450 + 378/450 = 360 + 378/450 = 738/450 - 738/450 simplified gives 41/25
- So, 36/45 + 42/50 = 41/25
In mixed form: 116/25
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