Add 90/36 and 8/50
1st number: 2 18/36, 2nd number: 8/50
90/36 + 8/50 is 133/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
90/36 = 90 × 25/36 × 25 = 2250/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
8/50 = 8 × 18/50 × 18 = 144/900 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/900 + 144/900 = 2250 + 144/900 = 2394/900 - 2394/900 simplified gives 133/50
- So, 90/36 + 8/50 = 133/50
In mixed form: 233/50
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