Add 36/50 and 5/15
36/50 + 5/15 is 79/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 15 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 15 × 10 = 150,
5/15 = 5 × 10/15 × 10 = 50/150 - Add the two like fractions:
108/150 + 50/150 = 108 + 50/150 = 158/150 - 158/150 simplified gives 79/75
- So, 36/50 + 5/15 = 79/75
In mixed form: 14/75
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