Add 54/90 and 50/36
1st number: 54/90, 2nd number: 1 14/36
54/90 + 50/36 is 179/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
54/90 = 54 × 2/90 × 2 = 108/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180 - Add the two like fractions:
108/180 + 250/180 = 108 + 250/180 = 358/180 - 358/180 simplified gives 179/90
- So, 54/90 + 50/36 = 179/90
In mixed form: 189/90
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