Add 50/6 and 45/90
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 45/90
50/6 + 45/90 is 53/6.
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,
45/90 = 45 × 1/90 × 1 = 45/90 - Add the two like fractions:
750/90 + 45/90 = 750 + 45/90 = 795/90 - 795/90 simplified gives 53/6
- So, 50/6 + 45/90 = 53/6
In mixed form: 85/6
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