Add 36/60 and 36/50
36/60 + 36/50 is 33/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
36/60 = 36 × 5/60 × 5 = 180/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
36/50 = 36 × 6/50 × 6 = 216/300 - Add the two like fractions:
180/300 + 216/300 = 180 + 216/300 = 396/300 - 396/300 simplified gives 33/25
- So, 36/60 + 36/50 = 33/25
In mixed form: 18/25
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