Add 48/20 and 50/36
1st number: 2 8/20, 2nd number: 1 14/36
48/20 + 50/36 is 341/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
48/20 = 48 × 9/20 × 9 = 432/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180 - Add the two like fractions:
432/180 + 250/180 = 432 + 250/180 = 682/180 - 682/180 simplified gives 341/90
- So, 48/20 + 50/36 = 341/90
In mixed form: 371/90
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