Add 50/25 and 36/90
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 36/90
50/25 + 36/90 is 12/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
50/25 = 50 × 18/25 × 18 = 900/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
36/90 = 36 × 5/90 × 5 = 180/450 - Add the two like fractions:
900/450 + 180/450 = 900 + 180/450 = 1080/450 - 1080/450 simplified gives 12/5
- So, 50/25 + 36/90 = 12/5
In mixed form: 22/5
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