Add 50/36 and 18/5
1st number: 1 14/36, 2nd number: 3 3/5
50/36 + 18/5 is 449/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 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 5 × 36 = 180,
18/5 = 18 × 36/5 × 36 = 648/180 - Add the two like fractions:
250/180 + 648/180 = 250 + 648/180 = 898/180 - 898/180 simplified gives 449/90
- So, 50/36 + 18/5 = 449/90
In mixed form: 489/90
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