Add 40/36 and 45/50
1st number: 1 4/36, 2nd number: 45/50
40/36 + 45/50 is 181/90.
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,
40/36 = 40 × 25/36 × 25 = 1000/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
45/50 = 45 × 18/50 × 18 = 810/900 - Add the two like fractions:
1000/900 + 810/900 = 1000 + 810/900 = 1810/900 - 1810/900 simplified gives 181/90
- So, 40/36 + 45/50 = 181/90
In mixed form: 21/90
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