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Add 90/8 and 50/3

1st number: 11 2/8, 2nd number: 16 2/3

90/8 + 50/3 is 335/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 3 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    90/8 = 90 × 3/8 × 3 = 270/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
    50/3 = 50 × 8/3 × 8 = 400/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/24 + 400/24 = 270 + 400/24 = 670/24
  5. 670/24 simplified gives 335/12
  6. So, 90/8 + 50/3 = 335/12
    In mixed form: 2711/12

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