Add 36/50 and 84/90
36/50 + 84/90 is 124/75.
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,
84/90 = 84 × 5/90 × 5 = 420/450 - Add the two like fractions:
324/450 + 420/450 = 324 + 420/450 = 744/450 - 744/450 simplified gives 124/75
- So, 36/50 + 84/90 = 124/75
In mixed form: 149/75
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