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Add 50/90 and 40/72

50/90 + 40/72 is 10/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    50/90 = 50 × 4/90 × 4 = 200/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    40/72 = 40 × 5/72 × 5 = 200/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/360 + 200/360 = 200 + 200/360 = 400/360
  5. 400/360 simplified gives 10/9
  6. So, 50/90 + 40/72 = 10/9
    In mixed form: 11/9

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