Add 50/3 and 42/90
1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 42/90
50/3 + 42/90 is 257/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
50/3 = 50 × 30/3 × 30 = 1500/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
42/90 = 42 × 1/90 × 1 = 42/90 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/90 + 42/90 = 1500 + 42/90 = 1542/90 - 1542/90 simplified gives 257/15
- So, 50/3 + 42/90 = 257/15
In mixed form: 172/15
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