Add 32/90 and 27/50
32/90 + 27/50 is 403/450.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
32/90 = 32 × 5/90 × 5 = 160/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
27/50 = 27 × 9/50 × 9 = 243/450 - Add the two like fractions:
160/450 + 243/450 = 160 + 243/450 = 403/450 - So, 32/90 + 27/50 = 403/450
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