Add 90/32 and 35/50
1st number: 2 26/32, 2nd number: 35/50
90/32 + 35/50 is 281/80.
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,
35/50 = 35 × 16/50 × 16 = 560/800 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/800 + 560/800 = 2250 + 560/800 = 2810/800 - 2810/800 simplified gives 281/80
- So, 90/32 + 35/50 = 281/80
In mixed form: 341/80
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