Add 50/36 and 75/60
1st number: 1 14/36, 2nd number: 1 15/60
50/36 + 75/60 is 95/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
75/60 = 75 × 3/60 × 3 = 225/180 - Add the two like fractions:
250/180 + 225/180 = 250 + 225/180 = 475/180 - 475/180 simplified gives 95/36
- So, 50/36 + 75/60 = 95/36
In mixed form: 223/36
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