Add 50/36 and 63/90
1st number: 1 14/36, 2nd number: 63/90
50/36 + 63/90 is 94/45.
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,
50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
63/90 = 63 × 2/90 × 2 = 126/180 - Add the two like fractions:
250/180 + 126/180 = 250 + 126/180 = 376/180 - 376/180 simplified gives 94/45
- So, 50/36 + 63/90 = 94/45
In mixed form: 24/45
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