Add 45/36 and 5/50
1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 5/50
45/36 + 5/50 is 27/20.
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,
45/36 = 45 × 25/36 × 25 = 1125/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
5/50 = 5 × 18/50 × 18 = 90/900 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/900 + 90/900 = 1125 + 90/900 = 1215/900 - 1215/900 simplified gives 27/20
- So, 45/36 + 5/50 = 27/20
In mixed form: 17/20
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