Add 12/32 and 50/90
12/32 + 50/90 is 67/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 90 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
12/32 = 12 × 45/32 × 45 = 540/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
50/90 = 50 × 16/90 × 16 = 800/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
540/1440 + 800/1440 = 540 + 800/1440 = 1340/1440 - 1340/1440 simplified gives 67/72
- So, 12/32 + 50/90 = 67/72
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