Add 50/36 and 8/60
1st number: 1 14/36, 2nd number: 8/60
50/36 + 8/60 is 137/90.
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,
8/60 = 8 × 3/60 × 3 = 24/180 - Add the two like fractions:
250/180 + 24/180 = 250 + 24/180 = 274/180 - 274/180 simplified gives 137/90
- So, 50/36 + 8/60 = 137/90
In mixed form: 147/90
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