Add 12/90 and 28/50
12/90 + 28/50 is 52/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
12/90 = 12 × 5/90 × 5 = 60/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
28/50 = 28 × 9/50 × 9 = 252/450 - Add the two like fractions:
60/450 + 252/450 = 60 + 252/450 = 312/450 - 312/450 simplified gives 52/75
- So, 12/90 + 28/50 = 52/75
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