Add 50/5 and 72/90
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 72/90
50/5 + 72/90 is 54/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
50/5 = 50 × 18/5 × 18 = 900/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
72/90 = 72 × 1/90 × 1 = 72/90 - Add the two like fractions:
900/90 + 72/90 = 900 + 72/90 = 972/90 - 972/90 simplified gives 54/5
- So, 50/5 + 72/90 = 54/5
In mixed form: 104/5
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