Add 50/96 and 2/90
50/96 + 2/90 is 391/720.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 90 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
50/96 = 50 × 15/96 × 15 = 750/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
2/90 = 2 × 16/90 × 16 = 32/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
750/1440 + 32/1440 = 750 + 32/1440 = 782/1440 - 782/1440 simplified gives 391/720
- So, 50/96 + 2/90 = 391/720
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