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Add 50/90 and 6/28

50/90 + 6/28 is 97/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
    50/90 = 50 × 14/90 × 14 = 700/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
    6/28 = 6 × 45/28 × 45 = 270/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/1260 + 270/1260 = 700 + 270/1260 = 970/1260
  5. 970/1260 simplified gives 97/126
  6. So, 50/90 + 6/28 = 97/126

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