Add 50/60 and 50/36
1st number: 50/60, 2nd number: 1 14/36
50/60 + 50/36 is 20/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
50/60 = 50 × 3/60 × 3 = 150/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180 - Add the two like fractions:
150/180 + 250/180 = 150 + 250/180 = 400/180 - 400/180 simplified gives 20/9
- So, 50/60 + 50/36 = 20/9
In mixed form: 22/9
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