Add 50/90 and 25/40
50/90 + 25/40 is 85/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
50/90 = 50 × 4/90 × 4 = 200/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
25/40 = 25 × 9/40 × 9 = 225/360 - Add the two like fractions:
200/360 + 225/360 = 200 + 225/360 = 425/360 - 425/360 simplified gives 85/72
- So, 50/90 + 25/40 = 85/72
In mixed form: 113/72
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