Add 6/24 and 50/90
6/24 + 50/90 is 29/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
6/24 = 6 × 15/24 × 15 = 90/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
50/90 = 50 × 4/90 × 4 = 200/360 - Add the two like fractions:
90/360 + 200/360 = 90 + 200/360 = 290/360 - 290/360 simplified gives 29/36
- So, 6/24 + 50/90 = 29/36
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