Add 50/12 and 8/90
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 8/90
50/12 + 8/90 is 383/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
50/12 = 50 × 15/12 × 15 = 750/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
8/90 = 8 × 2/90 × 2 = 16/180 - Add the two like fractions:
750/180 + 16/180 = 750 + 16/180 = 766/180 - 766/180 simplified gives 383/90
- So, 50/12 + 8/90 = 383/90
In mixed form: 423/90
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