Add 90/50 and 90/28
1st number: 1 40/50, 2nd number: 3 6/28
90/50 + 90/28 is 351/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
90/50 = 90 × 14/50 × 14 = 1260/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
90/28 = 90 × 25/28 × 25 = 2250/700 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/700 + 2250/700 = 1260 + 2250/700 = 3510/700 - 3510/700 simplified gives 351/70
- So, 90/50 + 90/28 = 351/70
In mixed form: 51/70
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