Add 36/50 and 20/36
36/50 + 20/36 is 287/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
36/50 = 36 × 18/50 × 18 = 648/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
20/36 = 20 × 25/36 × 25 = 500/900 - Add the two like fractions:
648/900 + 500/900 = 648 + 500/900 = 1148/900 - 1148/900 simplified gives 287/225
- So, 36/50 + 20/36 = 287/225
In mixed form: 162/225
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