Add 36/80 and 30/50
36/80 + 30/50 is 21/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 50 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
36/80 = 36 × 5/80 × 5 = 180/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
30/50 = 30 × 8/50 × 8 = 240/400 - Add the two like fractions:
180/400 + 240/400 = 180 + 240/400 = 420/400 - 420/400 simplified gives 21/20
- So, 36/80 + 30/50 = 21/20
In mixed form: 11/20
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