Add 7/28 and 50/90
7/28 + 50/90 is 29/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 90 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
7/28 = 7 × 45/28 × 45 = 315/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
50/90 = 50 × 14/90 × 14 = 700/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
315/1260 + 700/1260 = 315 + 700/1260 = 1015/1260 - 1015/1260 simplified gives 29/36
- So, 7/28 + 50/90 = 29/36
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