Add 50/20 and 3/36
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 3/36
50/20 + 3/36 is 31/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
50/20 = 50 × 9/20 × 9 = 450/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180 - Add the two like fractions:
450/180 + 15/180 = 450 + 15/180 = 465/180 - 465/180 simplified gives 31/12
- So, 50/20 + 3/36 = 31/12
In mixed form: 27/12
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