Add 9/50 and 30/36
9/50 + 30/36 is 76/75.
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,
9/50 = 9 × 18/50 × 18 = 162/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
30/36 = 30 × 25/36 × 25 = 750/900 - Add the two like fractions:
162/900 + 750/900 = 162 + 750/900 = 912/900 - 912/900 simplified gives 76/75
- So, 9/50 + 30/36 = 76/75
In mixed form: 11/75
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