Add 48/30 and 50/36
1st number: 1 18/30, 2nd number: 1 14/36
48/30 + 50/36 is 269/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
48/30 = 48 × 6/30 × 6 = 288/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180 - Add the two like fractions:
288/180 + 250/180 = 288 + 250/180 = 538/180 - 538/180 simplified gives 269/90
- So, 48/30 + 50/36 = 269/90
In mixed form: 289/90
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