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Add 36/90 and 16/50

36/90 + 16/50 is 18/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    36/90 = 36 × 5/90 × 5 = 180/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    16/50 = 16 × 9/50 × 9 = 144/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/450 + 144/450 = 180 + 144/450 = 324/450
  5. 324/450 simplified gives 18/25
  6. So, 36/90 + 16/50 = 18/25

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