Add 36/6 and 32/50
1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 32/50
36/6 + 32/50 is 166/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
36/6 = 36 × 25/6 × 25 = 900/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
32/50 = 32 × 3/50 × 3 = 96/150 - Add the two like fractions:
900/150 + 96/150 = 900 + 96/150 = 996/150 - 996/150 simplified gives 166/25
- So, 36/6 + 32/50 = 166/25
In mixed form: 616/25
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