Add 36/50 and 4/6
36/50 + 4/6 is 104/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 6 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 6 × 25 = 150,
4/6 = 4 × 25/6 × 25 = 100/150 - Add the two like fractions:
108/150 + 100/150 = 108 + 100/150 = 208/150 - 208/150 simplified gives 104/75
- So, 36/50 + 4/6 = 104/75
In mixed form: 129/75
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