Add 9/10 and 50/36
1st number: 9/10, 2nd number: 1 14/36
9/10 + 50/36 is 103/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
9/10 = 9 × 18/10 × 18 = 162/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180 - Add the two like fractions:
162/180 + 250/180 = 162 + 250/180 = 412/180 - 412/180 simplified gives 103/45
- So, 9/10 + 50/36 = 103/45
In mixed form: 213/45
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