Add 90/21 and 5/50
1st number: 4 6/21, 2nd number: 5/50
90/21 + 5/50 is 307/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 50 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
90/21 = 90 × 50/21 × 50 = 4500/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
5/50 = 5 × 21/50 × 21 = 105/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
4500/1050 + 105/1050 = 4500 + 105/1050 = 4605/1050 - 4605/1050 simplified gives 307/70
- So, 90/21 + 5/50 = 307/70
In mixed form: 427/70
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