Add 50/45 and 35/36
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 35/36
50/45 + 35/36 is 25/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
50/45 = 50 × 4/45 × 4 = 200/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
35/36 = 35 × 5/36 × 5 = 175/180 - Add the two like fractions:
200/180 + 175/180 = 200 + 175/180 = 375/180 - 375/180 simplified gives 25/12
- So, 50/45 + 35/36 = 25/12
In mixed form: 21/12
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