Add 50/4 and 27/90
1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 27/90
50/4 + 27/90 is 64/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
50/4 = 50 × 45/4 × 45 = 2250/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
27/90 = 27 × 2/90 × 2 = 54/180 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/180 + 54/180 = 2250 + 54/180 = 2304/180 - 2304/180 simplified gives 64/5
- So, 50/4 + 27/90 = 64/5
In mixed form: 124/5
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