Add 9/50 and 90/32, Solve 9/50 + 2 26/32 as a fraction

Add 9/50 and 90/32

1^st number: 9/50, 2^nd number: 2 26/32

9/50 + 90/32 is 1197/400.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 32 is 800

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
9/50 = 9 × 16/50 × 16 = 144/800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
90/32 = 90 × 25/32 × 25 = 2250/800
Add the two like fractions:
144/800 + 2250/800 = 144 + 2250/800 = 2394/800
2394/800 simplified gives 1197/400
So, 9/50 + 90/32 = 1197/400
In mixed form: 2397/400

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