Add 36/9 and 4/50
1st number: 4 0/9, 2nd number: 4/50
36/9 + 4/50 is 102/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
36/9 = 36 × 50/9 × 50 = 1800/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
4/50 = 4 × 9/50 × 9 = 36/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/450 + 36/450 = 1800 + 36/450 = 1836/450 - 1836/450 simplified gives 102/25
- So, 36/9 + 4/50 = 102/25
In mixed form: 42/25
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