Add 14/90 and 50/8
1st number: 14/90, 2nd number: 6 2/8
14/90 + 50/8 is 1153/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
14/90 = 14 × 4/90 × 4 = 56/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
50/8 = 50 × 45/8 × 45 = 2250/360 - Add the two like fractions:
56/360 + 2250/360 = 56 + 2250/360 = 2306/360 - 2306/360 simplified gives 1153/180
- So, 14/90 + 50/8 = 1153/180
In mixed form: 673/180
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