Add 36/50 and 4/30
36/50 + 4/30 is 64/75.
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,
4/30 = 4 × 5/30 × 5 = 20/150 - Add the two like fractions:
108/150 + 20/150 = 108 + 20/150 = 128/150 - 128/150 simplified gives 64/75
- So, 36/50 + 4/30 = 64/75
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