Add 36/50 and 42/60
36/50 + 42/60 is 71/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
36/50 = 36 × 6/50 × 6 = 216/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
42/60 = 42 × 5/60 × 5 = 210/300 - Add the two like fractions:
216/300 + 210/300 = 216 + 210/300 = 426/300 - 426/300 simplified gives 71/50
- So, 36/50 + 42/60 = 71/50
In mixed form: 121/50
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