Add 50/36 and 8/25
1st number: 1 14/36, 2nd number: 8/25
50/36 + 8/25 is 769/450.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
50/36 = 50 × 25/36 × 25 = 1250/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
8/25 = 8 × 36/25 × 36 = 288/900 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/900 + 288/900 = 1250 + 288/900 = 1538/900 - 1538/900 simplified gives 769/450
- So, 50/36 + 8/25 = 769/450
In mixed form: 1319/450
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