Add 16/90 and 50/56
16/90 + 50/56 is 1349/1260.
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,
16/90 = 16 × 28/90 × 28 = 448/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
50/56 = 50 × 45/56 × 45 = 2250/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
448/2520 + 2250/2520 = 448 + 2250/2520 = 2698/2520 - 2698/2520 simplified gives 1349/1260
- So, 16/90 + 50/56 = 1349/1260
In mixed form: 189/1260
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