Add 50/30 and 7/36
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 7/36
50/30 + 7/36 is 67/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
50/30 = 50 × 6/30 × 6 = 300/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
7/36 = 7 × 5/36 × 5 = 35/180 - Add the two like fractions:
300/180 + 35/180 = 300 + 35/180 = 335/180 - 335/180 simplified gives 67/36
- So, 50/30 + 7/36 = 67/36
In mixed form: 131/36
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