Add 90/35 and 50/54
1st number: 2 20/35, 2nd number: 50/54
90/35 + 50/54 is 661/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
90/35 = 90 × 54/35 × 54 = 4860/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
50/54 = 50 × 35/54 × 35 = 1750/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
4860/1890 + 1750/1890 = 4860 + 1750/1890 = 6610/1890 - 6610/1890 simplified gives 661/189
- So, 90/35 + 50/54 = 661/189
In mixed form: 394/189
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