Add 36/50 and 16/30
36/50 + 16/30 is 94/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
36/50 = 36 × 3/50 × 3 = 108/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
16/30 = 16 × 5/30 × 5 = 80/150 - Add the two like fractions:
108/150 + 80/150 = 108 + 80/150 = 188/150 - 188/150 simplified gives 94/75
- So, 36/50 + 16/30 = 94/75
In mixed form: 119/75
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