Add 36/90 and 16/50
36/90 + 16/50 is 18/25.
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,
36/90 = 36 × 5/90 × 5 = 180/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
16/50 = 16 × 9/50 × 9 = 144/450 - Add the two like fractions:
180/450 + 144/450 = 180 + 144/450 = 324/450 - 324/450 simplified gives 18/25
- So, 36/90 + 16/50 = 18/25
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