Add 4/36 and 40/50
4/36 + 40/50 is 41/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
4/36 = 4 × 25/36 × 25 = 100/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
40/50 = 40 × 18/50 × 18 = 720/900 - Add the two like fractions:
100/900 + 720/900 = 100 + 720/900 = 820/900 - 820/900 simplified gives 41/45
- So, 4/36 + 40/50 = 41/45
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