Add 50/80 and 6/90
50/80 + 6/90 is 83/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
50/80 = 50 × 9/80 × 9 = 450/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
6/90 = 6 × 8/90 × 8 = 48/720 - Add the two like fractions:
450/720 + 48/720 = 450 + 48/720 = 498/720 - 498/720 simplified gives 83/120
- So, 50/80 + 6/90 = 83/120
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