Add 50/6 and 50/90
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 50/90
50/6 + 50/90 is 80/9.
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,
50/90 = 50 × 1/90 × 1 = 50/90 - Add the two like fractions:
750/90 + 50/90 = 750 + 50/90 = 800/90 - 800/90 simplified gives 80/9
- So, 50/6 + 50/90 = 80/9
In mixed form: 88/9
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