Add 50/6 and 20/90
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 20/90
50/6 + 20/90 is 77/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
50/6 = 50 × 15/6 × 15 = 750/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
20/90 = 20 × 1/90 × 1 = 20/90 - Add the two like fractions:
750/90 + 20/90 = 750 + 20/90 = 770/90 - 770/90 simplified gives 77/9
- So, 50/6 + 20/90 = 77/9
In mixed form: 85/9
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