Add 36/90 and 27/50
36/90 + 27/50 is 47/50.
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,
27/50 = 27 × 9/50 × 9 = 243/450 - Add the two like fractions:
180/450 + 243/450 = 180 + 243/450 = 423/450 - 423/450 simplified gives 47/50
- So, 36/90 + 27/50 = 47/50
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