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Add 90/72 and 63/50

1st number: 1 18/72, 2nd number: 1 13/50

90/72 + 63/50 is 251/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    90/72 = 90 × 25/72 × 25 = 2250/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
    63/50 = 63 × 36/50 × 36 = 2268/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/1800 + 2268/1800 = 2250 + 2268/1800 = 4518/1800
  5. 4518/1800 simplified gives 251/100
  6. So, 90/72 + 63/50 = 251/100
    In mixed form: 251/100

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