Add 50/90 and 15/16
50/90 + 15/16 is 215/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 16 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
50/90 = 50 × 8/90 × 8 = 400/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
15/16 = 15 × 45/16 × 45 = 675/720 - Add the two like fractions:
400/720 + 675/720 = 400 + 675/720 = 1075/720 - 1075/720 simplified gives 215/144
- So, 50/90 + 15/16 = 215/144
In mixed form: 171/144
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