Add 50/9 and 64/90
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 64/90
50/9 + 64/90 is 94/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
50/9 = 50 × 10/9 × 10 = 500/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
64/90 = 64 × 1/90 × 1 = 64/90 - Add the two like fractions:
500/90 + 64/90 = 500 + 64/90 = 564/90 - 564/90 simplified gives 94/15
- So, 50/9 + 64/90 = 94/15
In mixed form: 64/15
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