Add 32/9 and 90/50
1st number: 3 5/9, 2nd number: 1 40/50
32/9 + 90/50 is 241/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
32/9 = 32 × 50/9 × 50 = 1600/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
90/50 = 90 × 9/50 × 9 = 810/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1600/450 + 810/450 = 1600 + 810/450 = 2410/450 - 2410/450 simplified gives 241/45
- So, 32/9 + 90/50 = 241/45
In mixed form: 516/45
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