Add 90/36 and 50/24
1st number: 2 18/36, 2nd number: 2 2/24
90/36 + 50/24 is 55/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
90/36 = 90 × 2/36 × 2 = 180/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
50/24 = 50 × 3/24 × 3 = 150/72 - Add the two like fractions:
180/72 + 150/72 = 180 + 150/72 = 330/72 - 330/72 simplified gives 55/12
- So, 90/36 + 50/24 = 55/12
In mixed form: 47/12
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