Add 48/50 and 5/36
48/50 + 5/36 is 989/900.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
48/50 = 48 × 18/50 × 18 = 864/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
5/36 = 5 × 25/36 × 25 = 125/900 - Add the two like fractions:
864/900 + 125/900 = 864 + 125/900 = 989/900 - So, 48/50 + 5/36 = 989/900
In mixed form: 189/900
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