Add 32/45 and 90/50
1st number: 32/45, 2nd number: 1 40/50
32/45 + 90/50 is 113/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
32/45 = 32 × 10/45 × 10 = 320/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
90/50 = 90 × 9/50 × 9 = 810/450 - Add the two like fractions:
320/450 + 810/450 = 320 + 810/450 = 1130/450 - 1130/450 simplified gives 113/45
- So, 32/45 + 90/50 = 113/45
In mixed form: 223/45
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