Add 5/90 and 50/4
1st number: 5/90, 2nd number: 12 2/4
5/90 + 50/4 is 113/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
5/90 = 5 × 2/90 × 2 = 10/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
50/4 = 50 × 45/4 × 45 = 2250/180 - Add the two like fractions:
10/180 + 2250/180 = 10 + 2250/180 = 2260/180 - 2260/180 simplified gives 113/9
- So, 5/90 + 50/4 = 113/9
In mixed form: 125/9
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