Add 6/36 and 75/50
1st number: 6/36, 2nd number: 1 25/50
6/36 + 75/50 is 5/3.
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,
75/50 = 75 × 18/50 × 18 = 1350/900 - Add the two like fractions:
150/900 + 1350/900 = 150 + 1350/900 = 1500/900 - 1500/900 simplified gives 5/3
- So, 6/36 + 75/50 = 5/3
In mixed form: 12/3
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