Add 50/14 and 18/90
1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 18/90
50/14 + 18/90 is 132/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
50/14 = 50 × 45/14 × 45 = 2250/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
18/90 = 18 × 7/90 × 7 = 126/630 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/630 + 126/630 = 2250 + 126/630 = 2376/630 - 2376/630 simplified gives 132/35
- So, 50/14 + 18/90 = 132/35
In mixed form: 327/35
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