Add 50/4 and 6/90
1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 6/90
50/4 + 6/90 is 377/30.
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,
6/90 = 6 × 2/90 × 2 = 12/180 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/180 + 12/180 = 2250 + 12/180 = 2262/180 - 2262/180 simplified gives 377/30
- So, 50/4 + 6/90 = 377/30
In mixed form: 1217/30
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