Add 14/6 and 50/90, Solve 2 2/6 + 50/90 as a fraction

Add 14/6 and 50/90

1^st number: 2 2/6, 2^nd number: 50/90

14/6 + 50/90 is 26/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 90 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
14/6 = 14 × 15/6 × 15 = 210/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
50/90 = 50 × 1/90 × 1 = 50/90
Add the two like fractions:
210/90 + 50/90 = 210 + 50/90 = 260/90
260/90 simplified gives 26/9
So, 14/6 + 50/90 = 26/9
In mixed form: 28/9

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