Add 81/90 and 32/50
81/90 + 32/50 is 77/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
81/90 = 81 × 5/90 × 5 = 405/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
32/50 = 32 × 9/50 × 9 = 288/450 - Add the two like fractions:
405/450 + 288/450 = 405 + 288/450 = 693/450 - 693/450 simplified gives 77/50
- So, 81/90 + 32/50 = 77/50
In mixed form: 127/50
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