Add 50/36 and 30/8
1st number: 1 14/36, 2nd number: 3 6/8
50/36 + 30/8 is 185/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
50/36 = 50 × 2/36 × 2 = 100/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
30/8 = 30 × 9/8 × 9 = 270/72 - Add the two like fractions:
100/72 + 270/72 = 100 + 270/72 = 370/72 - 370/72 simplified gives 185/36
- So, 50/36 + 30/8 = 185/36
In mixed form: 55/36
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