Add 32/50 and 15/90
32/50 + 15/90 is 121/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
32/50 = 32 × 9/50 × 9 = 288/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
15/90 = 15 × 5/90 × 5 = 75/450 - Add the two like fractions:
288/450 + 75/450 = 288 + 75/450 = 363/450 - 363/450 simplified gives 121/150
- So, 32/50 + 15/90 = 121/150
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