Add 50/90 and 7/12
50/90 + 7/12 is 41/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 12 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 12 × 15 = 180,
7/12 = 7 × 15/12 × 15 = 105/180 - Add the two like fractions:
100/180 + 105/180 = 100 + 105/180 = 205/180 - 205/180 simplified gives 41/36
- So, 50/90 + 7/12 = 41/36
In mixed form: 15/36
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