Add 50/15 and 40/36
1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 1 4/36
50/15 + 40/36 is 40/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
50/15 = 50 × 12/15 × 12 = 600/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
40/36 = 40 × 5/36 × 5 = 200/180 - Add the two like fractions:
600/180 + 200/180 = 600 + 200/180 = 800/180 - 800/180 simplified gives 40/9
- So, 50/15 + 40/36 = 40/9
In mixed form: 44/9
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