Add 50/75 and 80/36
1st number: 50/75, 2nd number: 2 8/36
50/75 + 80/36 is 26/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
50/75 = 50 × 12/75 × 12 = 600/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
80/36 = 80 × 25/36 × 25 = 2000/900 - Add the two like fractions:
600/900 + 2000/900 = 600 + 2000/900 = 2600/900 - 2600/900 simplified gives 26/9
- So, 50/75 + 80/36 = 26/9
In mixed form: 28/9
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