Add 50/15 and 42/36
1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 1 6/36
50/15 + 42/36 is 9/2.
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,
42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180 - Add the two like fractions:
600/180 + 210/180 = 600 + 210/180 = 810/180 - 810/180 simplified gives 9/2
- So, 50/15 + 42/36 = 9/2
In mixed form: 41/2
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