Add 50/20 and 5/90
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 5/90
50/20 + 5/90 is 23/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
50/20 = 50 × 9/20 × 9 = 450/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
5/90 = 5 × 2/90 × 2 = 10/180 - Add the two like fractions:
450/180 + 10/180 = 450 + 10/180 = 460/180 - 460/180 simplified gives 23/9
- So, 50/20 + 5/90 = 23/9
In mixed form: 25/9
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