Add 90/32 and 50/81
1st number: 2 26/32, 2nd number: 50/81
90/32 + 50/81 is 4445/1296.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 81 is 2592
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 81 = 2592,
90/32 = 90 × 81/32 × 81 = 7290/2592 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
50/81 = 50 × 32/81 × 32 = 1600/2592 - Add the two like fractions:
7290/2592 + 1600/2592 = 7290 + 1600/2592 = 8890/2592 - 8890/2592 simplified gives 4445/1296
- So, 90/32 + 50/81 = 4445/1296
In mixed form: 3557/1296
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