Add 50/36 and 10/75
1st number: 1 14/36, 2nd number: 10/75
50/36 + 10/75 is 137/90.
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,
10/75 = 10 × 12/75 × 12 = 120/900 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/900 + 120/900 = 1250 + 120/900 = 1370/900 - 1370/900 simplified gives 137/90
- So, 50/36 + 10/75 = 137/90
In mixed form: 147/90
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