Add 8/36 and 42/50
8/36 + 42/50 is 239/225.
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,
8/36 = 8 × 25/36 × 25 = 200/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
42/50 = 42 × 18/50 × 18 = 756/900 - Add the two like fractions:
200/900 + 756/900 = 200 + 756/900 = 956/900 - 956/900 simplified gives 239/225
- So, 8/36 + 42/50 = 239/225
In mixed form: 114/225
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