Add 50/40 and 3/36
1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 3/36
50/40 + 3/36 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 36 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
50/40 = 50 × 9/40 × 9 = 450/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
3/36 = 3 × 10/36 × 10 = 30/360 - Add the two like fractions:
450/360 + 30/360 = 450 + 30/360 = 480/360 - 480/360 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 50/40 + 3/36 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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