Add 90/32 and 30/50
1st number: 2 26/32, 2nd number: 30/50
90/32 + 30/50 is 273/80.
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,
30/50 = 30 × 16/50 × 16 = 480/800 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/800 + 480/800 = 2250 + 480/800 = 2730/800 - 2730/800 simplified gives 273/80
- So, 90/32 + 30/50 = 273/80
In mixed form: 333/80
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