Add 90/70 and 6/50
1st number: 1 20/70, 2nd number: 6/50
90/70 + 6/50 is 246/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
90/70 = 90 × 5/70 × 5 = 450/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
6/50 = 6 × 7/50 × 7 = 42/350 - Add the two like fractions:
450/350 + 42/350 = 450 + 42/350 = 492/350 - 492/350 simplified gives 246/175
- So, 90/70 + 6/50 = 246/175
In mixed form: 171/175
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