Add 50/60 and 32/45
50/60 + 32/45 is 139/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
50/60 = 50 × 3/60 × 3 = 150/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
32/45 = 32 × 4/45 × 4 = 128/180 - Add the two like fractions:
150/180 + 128/180 = 150 + 128/180 = 278/180 - 278/180 simplified gives 139/90
- So, 50/60 + 32/45 = 139/90
In mixed form: 149/90
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