Add 80/36 and 45/50
1st number: 2 8/36, 2nd number: 45/50
80/36 + 45/50 is 281/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
80/36 = 80 × 25/36 × 25 = 2000/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
45/50 = 45 × 18/50 × 18 = 810/900 - Add the two like fractions:
2000/900 + 810/900 = 2000 + 810/900 = 2810/900 - 2810/900 simplified gives 281/90
- So, 80/36 + 45/50 = 281/90
In mixed form: 311/90
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