Add 21/8 and 50/90
1st number: 2 5/8, 2nd number: 50/90
21/8 + 50/90 is 229/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
21/8 = 21 × 45/8 × 45 = 945/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
50/90 = 50 × 4/90 × 4 = 200/360 - Add the two like fractions:
945/360 + 200/360 = 945 + 200/360 = 1145/360 - 1145/360 simplified gives 229/72
- So, 21/8 + 50/90 = 229/72
In mixed form: 313/72
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