Add 54/50 and 7/90
1st number: 1 4/50, 2nd number: 7/90
54/50 + 7/90 is 521/450.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
54/50 = 54 × 9/50 × 9 = 486/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
7/90 = 7 × 5/90 × 5 = 35/450 - Add the two like fractions:
486/450 + 35/450 = 486 + 35/450 = 521/450 - So, 54/50 + 7/90 = 521/450
In mixed form: 171/450
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