Add 50/72 and 4/90
50/72 + 4/90 is 133/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
4/90 = 4 × 4/90 × 4 = 16/360 - Add the two like fractions:
250/360 + 16/360 = 250 + 16/360 = 266/360 - 266/360 simplified gives 133/180
- So, 50/72 + 4/90 = 133/180
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