Add 50/54 and 8/90
50/54 + 8/90 is 137/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 90 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
50/54 = 50 × 5/54 × 5 = 250/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
8/90 = 8 × 3/90 × 3 = 24/270 - Add the two like fractions:
250/270 + 24/270 = 250 + 24/270 = 274/270 - 274/270 simplified gives 137/135
- So, 50/54 + 8/90 = 137/135
In mixed form: 12/135
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