Answers

Add 75/50 and 90/36

1^st number: 1 25/50, 2^nd number: 2 18/36

75/50 + 90/36 is 4/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
   75/50 = 75 × 18/50 × 18 = 1350/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   90/36 = 90 × 25/36 × 25 = 2250/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/900 + 2250/900 = 1350 + 2250/900 = 3600/900
5. 3600/900 simplified gives 4/1
6. So, 75/50 + 90/36 = 4/1

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁷⁵/₅₀+⁹⁰/₇₂

Add Fractions Calculator