Add 50/30 and 63/90
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 63/90
50/30 + 63/90 is 71/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
50/30 = 50 × 3/30 × 3 = 150/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
63/90 = 63 × 1/90 × 1 = 63/90 - Add the two like fractions:
150/90 + 63/90 = 150 + 63/90 = 213/90 - 213/90 simplified gives 71/30
- So, 50/30 + 63/90 = 71/30
In mixed form: 211/30
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