Add 36/50 and 80/90
36/50 + 80/90 is 362/225.
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,
36/50 = 36 × 9/50 × 9 = 324/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
80/90 = 80 × 5/90 × 5 = 400/450 - Add the two like fractions:
324/450 + 400/450 = 324 + 400/450 = 724/450 - 724/450 simplified gives 362/225
- So, 36/50 + 80/90 = 362/225
In mixed form: 1137/225
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