Add 6/36 and 48/50
6/36 + 48/50 is 169/150.
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,
48/50 = 48 × 18/50 × 18 = 864/900 - Add the two like fractions:
150/900 + 864/900 = 150 + 864/900 = 1014/900 - 1014/900 simplified gives 169/150
- So, 6/36 + 48/50 = 169/150
In mixed form: 119/150
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