Add 45/6 and 36/50
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 36/50
45/6 + 36/50 is 411/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
45/6 = 45 × 25/6 × 25 = 1125/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
36/50 = 36 × 3/50 × 3 = 108/150 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/150 + 108/150 = 1125 + 108/150 = 1233/150 - 1233/150 simplified gives 411/50
- So, 45/6 + 36/50 = 411/50
In mixed form: 811/50
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