Add 50/36 and 15/30
1st number: 1 14/36, 2nd number: 15/30
50/36 + 15/30 is 17/9.
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,
15/30 = 15 × 6/30 × 6 = 90/180 - Add the two like fractions:
250/180 + 90/180 = 250 + 90/180 = 340/180 - 340/180 simplified gives 17/9
- So, 50/36 + 15/30 = 17/9
In mixed form: 18/9
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