Add 1/90 and 50/3
1st number: 1/90, 2nd number: 16 2/3
1/90 + 50/3 is 1501/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 3 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
1/90 = 1 × 1/90 × 1 = 1/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
50/3 = 50 × 30/3 × 30 = 1500/90 - Add the two like fractions:
1/90 + 1500/90 = 1 + 1500/90 = 1501/90 - So, 1/90 + 50/3 = 1501/90
In mixed form: 1661/90
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