Add 50/20 and 49/36
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 1 13/36
50/20 + 49/36 is 139/36.
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,
49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180 - Add the two like fractions:
450/180 + 245/180 = 450 + 245/180 = 695/180 - 695/180 simplified gives 139/36
- So, 50/20 + 49/36 = 139/36
In mixed form: 331/36
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