Add 50/6 and 32/90
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 32/90
50/6 + 32/90 is 391/45.
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,
32/90 = 32 × 1/90 × 1 = 32/90 - Add the two like fractions:
750/90 + 32/90 = 750 + 32/90 = 782/90 - 782/90 simplified gives 391/45
- So, 50/6 + 32/90 = 391/45
In mixed form: 831/45
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