Add 2/90 and 50/12
1st number: 2/90, 2nd number: 4 2/12
2/90 + 50/12 is 377/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
2/90 = 2 × 2/90 × 2 = 4/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
50/12 = 50 × 15/12 × 15 = 750/180 - Add the two like fractions:
4/180 + 750/180 = 4 + 750/180 = 754/180 - 754/180 simplified gives 377/90
- So, 2/90 + 50/12 = 377/90
In mixed form: 417/90
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