Add 70/36 and 10/50
1st number: 1 34/36, 2nd number: 10/50
70/36 + 10/50 is 193/90.
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,
70/36 = 70 × 25/36 × 25 = 1750/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
10/50 = 10 × 18/50 × 18 = 180/900 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/900 + 180/900 = 1750 + 180/900 = 1930/900 - 1930/900 simplified gives 193/90
- So, 70/36 + 10/50 = 193/90
In mixed form: 213/90
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