Add 50/20 and 54/36
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 1 18/36
50/20 + 54/36 is 4/1.
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,
54/36 = 54 × 5/36 × 5 = 270/180 - Add the two like fractions:
450/180 + 270/180 = 450 + 270/180 = 720/180 - 720/180 simplified gives 4/1
- So, 50/20 + 54/36 = 4/1
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 50/40+54/36 50/20+54/72 50/60+54/36