Add 50/10 and 21/36
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 21/36
50/10 + 21/36 is 67/12.
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,
21/36 = 21 × 5/36 × 5 = 105/180 - Add the two like fractions:
900/180 + 105/180 = 900 + 105/180 = 1005/180 - 1005/180 simplified gives 67/12
- So, 50/10 + 21/36 = 67/12
In mixed form: 57/12
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