Add 50/90 and 14/20
50/90 + 14/20 is 113/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
50/90 = 50 × 2/90 × 2 = 100/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
14/20 = 14 × 9/20 × 9 = 126/180 - Add the two like fractions:
100/180 + 126/180 = 100 + 126/180 = 226/180 - 226/180 simplified gives 113/90
- So, 50/90 + 14/20 = 113/90
In mixed form: 123/90
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