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Add 40/50 and 21/36

40/50 + 21/36 is 83/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
    40/50 = 40 × 18/50 × 18 = 720/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    21/36 = 21 × 25/36 × 25 = 525/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/900 + 525/900 = 720 + 525/900 = 1245/900
  5. 1245/900 simplified gives 83/60
  6. So, 40/50 + 21/36 = 83/60
    In mixed form: 123/60

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