Add 50/12 and 9/90
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 9/90
50/12 + 9/90 is 64/15.
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,
9/90 = 9 × 2/90 × 2 = 18/180 - Add the two like fractions:
750/180 + 18/180 = 750 + 18/180 = 768/180 - 768/180 simplified gives 64/15
- So, 50/12 + 9/90 = 64/15
In mixed form: 44/15
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