Add 50/75 and 56/90
50/75 + 56/90 is 58/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
50/75 = 50 × 6/75 × 6 = 300/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
56/90 = 56 × 5/90 × 5 = 280/450 - Add the two like fractions:
300/450 + 280/450 = 300 + 280/450 = 580/450 - 580/450 simplified gives 58/45
- So, 50/75 + 56/90 = 58/45
In mixed form: 113/45
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