Add 60/36 and 8/50
1st number: 1 24/36, 2nd number: 8/50
60/36 + 8/50 is 137/75.
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,
60/36 = 60 × 25/36 × 25 = 1500/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
8/50 = 8 × 18/50 × 18 = 144/900 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/900 + 144/900 = 1500 + 144/900 = 1644/900 - 1644/900 simplified gives 137/75
- So, 60/36 + 8/50 = 137/75
In mixed form: 162/75
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