Add 50/90 and 18/28
50/90 + 18/28 is 151/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 28 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
50/90 = 50 × 14/90 × 14 = 700/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
18/28 = 18 × 45/28 × 45 = 810/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
700/1260 + 810/1260 = 700 + 810/1260 = 1510/1260 - 1510/1260 simplified gives 151/126
- So, 50/90 + 18/28 = 151/126
In mixed form: 125/126
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