Add 14/12 and 50/90
1st number: 1 2/12, 2nd number: 50/90
14/12 + 50/90 is 31/18.
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,
14/12 = 14 × 15/12 × 15 = 210/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
50/90 = 50 × 2/90 × 2 = 100/180 - Add the two like fractions:
210/180 + 100/180 = 210 + 100/180 = 310/180 - 310/180 simplified gives 31/18
- So, 14/12 + 50/90 = 31/18
In mixed form: 113/18
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