Add 7/36 and 6/50
7/36 + 6/50 is 283/900.
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,
7/36 = 7 × 25/36 × 25 = 175/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
6/50 = 6 × 18/50 × 18 = 108/900 - Add the two like fractions:
175/900 + 108/900 = 175 + 108/900 = 283/900 - So, 7/36 + 6/50 = 283/900
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