Add 50/36 and 1/75
1st number: 1 14/36, 2nd number: 1/75
50/36 + 1/75 is 631/450.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 75 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
50/36 = 50 × 25/36 × 25 = 1250/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
1/75 = 1 × 12/75 × 12 = 12/900 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/900 + 12/900 = 1250 + 12/900 = 1262/900 - 1262/900 simplified gives 631/450
- So, 50/36 + 1/75 = 631/450
In mixed form: 1181/450
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