Add 50/5 and 18/36
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 18/36
50/5 + 18/36 is 21/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
50/5 = 50 × 36/5 × 36 = 1800/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
18/36 = 18 × 5/36 × 5 = 90/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/180 + 90/180 = 1800 + 90/180 = 1890/180 - 1890/180 simplified gives 21/2
- So, 50/5 + 18/36 = 21/2
In mixed form: 101/2
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