Add 50/36 and 12/10
1st number: 1 14/36, 2nd number: 1 2/10
50/36 + 12/10 is 233/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
12/10 = 12 × 18/10 × 18 = 216/180 - Add the two like fractions:
250/180 + 216/180 = 250 + 216/180 = 466/180 - 466/180 simplified gives 233/90
- So, 50/36 + 12/10 = 233/90
In mixed form: 253/90
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