Add 90/28 and 5/50
1st number: 3 6/28, 2nd number: 5/50
90/28 + 5/50 is 116/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 50 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
90/28 = 90 × 25/28 × 25 = 2250/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
5/50 = 5 × 14/50 × 14 = 70/700 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/700 + 70/700 = 2250 + 70/700 = 2320/700 - 2320/700 simplified gives 116/35
- So, 90/28 + 5/50 = 116/35
In mixed form: 311/35
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