Add 50/48 and 10/90
1st number: 1 2/48, 2nd number: 10/90
50/48 + 10/90 is 83/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
50/48 = 50 × 15/48 × 15 = 750/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
10/90 = 10 × 8/90 × 8 = 80/720 - Add the two like fractions:
750/720 + 80/720 = 750 + 80/720 = 830/720 - 830/720 simplified gives 83/72
- So, 50/48 + 10/90 = 83/72
In mixed form: 111/72
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