Add 90/32 and 25/50
1st number: 2 26/32, 2nd number: 25/50
90/32 + 25/50 is 53/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 50 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
90/32 = 90 × 25/32 × 25 = 2250/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
25/50 = 25 × 16/50 × 16 = 400/800 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/800 + 400/800 = 2250 + 400/800 = 2650/800 - 2650/800 simplified gives 53/16
- So, 90/32 + 25/50 = 53/16
In mixed form: 35/16
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