Add 50/90 and 6/8
50/90 + 6/8 is 47/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
50/90 = 50 × 4/90 × 4 = 200/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
6/8 = 6 × 45/8 × 45 = 270/360 - Add the two like fractions:
200/360 + 270/360 = 200 + 270/360 = 470/360 - 470/360 simplified gives 47/36
- So, 50/90 + 6/8 = 47/36
In mixed form: 111/36
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