Add 2/90 and 50/56
2/90 + 50/56 is 1153/1260.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 56 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
2/90 = 2 × 28/90 × 28 = 56/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
50/56 = 50 × 45/56 × 45 = 2250/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
56/2520 + 2250/2520 = 56 + 2250/2520 = 2306/2520 - 2306/2520 simplified gives 1153/1260
- So, 2/90 + 50/56 = 1153/1260
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