Add 8/50 and 7/36
8/50 + 7/36 is 319/900.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
8/50 = 8 × 18/50 × 18 = 144/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
7/36 = 7 × 25/36 × 25 = 175/900 - Add the two like fractions:
144/900 + 175/900 = 144 + 175/900 = 319/900 - So, 8/50 + 7/36 = 319/900
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