Add 50/6 and 72/90, Solve 8 2/6 + 72/90 as a fraction

Add 50/6 and 72/90

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 72/90

50/6 + 72/90 is 137/15.

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,
72/90 = 72 × 1/90 × 1 = 72/90
Add the two like fractions:
750/90 + 72/90 = 750 + 72/90 = 822/90
822/90 simplified gives 137/15
So, 50/6 + 72/90 = 137/15
In mixed form: 92/15

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