Add 5/50 and 20/36
5/50 + 20/36 is 59/90.
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,
5/50 = 5 × 18/50 × 18 = 90/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
20/36 = 20 × 25/36 × 25 = 500/900 - Add the two like fractions:
90/900 + 500/900 = 90 + 500/900 = 590/900 - 590/900 simplified gives 59/90
- So, 5/50 + 20/36 = 59/90
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