Add 90/56 and 50/3
1st number: 1 34/56, 2nd number: 16 2/3
90/56 + 50/3 is 1535/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 3 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
90/56 = 90 × 3/56 × 3 = 270/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
50/3 = 50 × 56/3 × 56 = 2800/168 - Add the two like fractions:
270/168 + 2800/168 = 270 + 2800/168 = 3070/168 - 3070/168 simplified gives 1535/84
- So, 90/56 + 50/3 = 1535/84
In mixed form: 1823/84
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