Add 36/8 and 50/30
1st number: 4 4/8, 2nd number: 1 20/30
36/8 + 50/30 is 37/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
36/8 = 36 × 15/8 × 15 = 540/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
50/30 = 50 × 4/30 × 4 = 200/120 - Add the two like fractions:
540/120 + 200/120 = 540 + 200/120 = 740/120 - 740/120 simplified gives 37/6
- So, 36/8 + 50/30 = 37/6
In mixed form: 61/6
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