Add 50/36 and 12/30
1st number: 1 14/36, 2nd number: 12/30
50/36 + 12/30 is 161/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 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 30 × 6 = 180,
12/30 = 12 × 6/30 × 6 = 72/180 - Add the two like fractions:
250/180 + 72/180 = 250 + 72/180 = 322/180 - 322/180 simplified gives 161/90
- So, 50/36 + 12/30 = 161/90
In mixed form: 171/90
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