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Add 36/90 and 50/32

1st number: 36/90, 2nd number: 1 18/32

36/90 + 50/32 is 157/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 32 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    36/90 = 36 × 16/90 × 16 = 576/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    50/32 = 50 × 45/32 × 45 = 2250/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/1440 + 2250/1440 = 576 + 2250/1440 = 2826/1440
  5. 2826/1440 simplified gives 157/80
  6. So, 36/90 + 50/32 = 157/80
    In mixed form: 177/80

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