Add 50/10 and 15/36
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 15/36
50/10 + 15/36 is 65/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
50/10 = 50 × 18/10 × 18 = 900/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
15/36 = 15 × 5/36 × 5 = 75/180 - Add the two like fractions:
900/180 + 75/180 = 900 + 75/180 = 975/180 - 975/180 simplified gives 65/12
- So, 50/10 + 15/36 = 65/12
In mixed form: 55/12
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