Add 50/24 and 40/90
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 40/90
50/24 + 40/90 is 91/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
50/24 = 50 × 15/24 × 15 = 750/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
40/90 = 40 × 4/90 × 4 = 160/360 - Add the two like fractions:
750/360 + 160/360 = 750 + 160/360 = 910/360 - 910/360 simplified gives 91/36
- So, 50/24 + 40/90 = 91/36
In mixed form: 219/36
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