Add 10/90 and 50/56
10/90 + 50/56 is 253/252.
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,
10/90 = 10 × 28/90 × 28 = 280/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
50/56 = 50 × 45/56 × 45 = 2250/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
280/2520 + 2250/2520 = 280 + 2250/2520 = 2530/2520 - 2530/2520 simplified gives 253/252
- So, 10/90 + 50/56 = 253/252
In mixed form: 11/252
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