Add 90/72 and 35/50
1st number: 1 18/72, 2nd number: 35/50
90/72 + 35/50 is 39/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 50 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
90/72 = 90 × 25/72 × 25 = 2250/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
35/50 = 35 × 36/50 × 36 = 1260/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/1800 + 1260/1800 = 2250 + 1260/1800 = 3510/1800 - 3510/1800 simplified gives 39/20
- So, 90/72 + 35/50 = 39/20
In mixed form: 119/20
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