Add 10/12 and 50/90
10/12 + 50/90 is 25/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
10/12 = 10 × 15/12 × 15 = 150/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
50/90 = 50 × 2/90 × 2 = 100/180 - Add the two like fractions:
150/180 + 100/180 = 150 + 100/180 = 250/180 - 250/180 simplified gives 25/18
- So, 10/12 + 50/90 = 25/18
In mixed form: 17/18
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