Add 50/36 and 50/15
1st number: 1 14/36, 2nd number: 3 5/15
50/36 + 50/15 is 85/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 15 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 15 × 12 = 180,
50/15 = 50 × 12/15 × 12 = 600/180 - Add the two like fractions:
250/180 + 600/180 = 250 + 600/180 = 850/180 - 850/180 simplified gives 85/18
- So, 50/36 + 50/15 = 85/18
In mixed form: 413/18
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