Add 8/36 and 50/45
1st number: 8/36, 2nd number: 1 5/45
8/36 + 50/45 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
50/45 = 50 × 4/45 × 4 = 200/180 - Add the two like fractions:
40/180 + 200/180 = 40 + 200/180 = 240/180 - 240/180 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 8/36 + 50/45 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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