Add 32/50 and 35/90
32/50 + 35/90 is 463/450.
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,
35/90 = 35 × 5/90 × 5 = 175/450 - Add the two like fractions:
288/450 + 175/450 = 288 + 175/450 = 463/450 - So, 32/50 + 35/90 = 463/450
In mixed form: 113/450
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