Add 50/18 and 35/90
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 35/90
50/18 + 35/90 is 19/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
50/18 = 50 × 5/18 × 5 = 250/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
35/90 = 35 × 1/90 × 1 = 35/90 - Add the two like fractions:
250/90 + 35/90 = 250 + 35/90 = 285/90 - 285/90 simplified gives 19/6
- So, 50/18 + 35/90 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6
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