Add 6/36 and 36/50
6/36 + 36/50 is 133/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
6/36 = 6 × 25/36 × 25 = 150/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
36/50 = 36 × 18/50 × 18 = 648/900 - Add the two like fractions:
150/900 + 648/900 = 150 + 648/900 = 798/900 - 798/900 simplified gives 133/150
- So, 6/36 + 36/50 = 133/150
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