Add 90/50 and 2/7
1st number: 1 40/50, 2nd number: 2/7
90/50 + 2/7 is 73/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 7 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
90/50 = 90 × 7/50 × 7 = 630/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
2/7 = 2 × 50/7 × 50 = 100/350 - Add the two like fractions:
630/350 + 100/350 = 630 + 100/350 = 730/350 - 730/350 simplified gives 73/35
- So, 90/50 + 2/7 = 73/35
In mixed form: 23/35
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