Add 5/36 and 50/90
5/36 + 50/90 is 25/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
50/90 = 50 × 2/90 × 2 = 100/180 - Add the two like fractions:
25/180 + 100/180 = 25 + 100/180 = 125/180 - 125/180 simplified gives 25/36
- So, 5/36 + 50/90 = 25/36
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