Add 50/25 and 36/30
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 1 6/30
50/25 + 36/30 is 16/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
50/25 = 50 × 6/25 × 6 = 300/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
36/30 = 36 × 5/30 × 5 = 180/150 - Add the two like fractions:
300/150 + 180/150 = 300 + 180/150 = 480/150 - 480/150 simplified gives 16/5
- So, 50/25 + 36/30 = 16/5
In mixed form: 31/5
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