Add 50/36 and 15/25
1st number: 1 14/36, 2nd number: 15/25
50/36 + 15/25 is 179/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 25 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 25 × 36 = 900,
15/25 = 15 × 36/25 × 36 = 540/900 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/900 + 540/900 = 1250 + 540/900 = 1790/900 - 1790/900 simplified gives 179/90
- So, 50/36 + 15/25 = 179/90
In mixed form: 189/90
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