Add 45/36 and 50/30
1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 1 20/30
45/36 + 50/30 is 35/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
45/36 = 45 × 5/36 × 5 = 225/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
50/30 = 50 × 6/30 × 6 = 300/180 - Add the two like fractions:
225/180 + 300/180 = 225 + 300/180 = 525/180 - 525/180 simplified gives 35/12
- So, 45/36 + 50/30 = 35/12
In mixed form: 211/12
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