Add 96/50 and 8/90
1st number: 1 46/50, 2nd number: 8/90
96/50 + 8/90 is 452/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
96/50 = 96 × 9/50 × 9 = 864/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
8/90 = 8 × 5/90 × 5 = 40/450 - Add the two like fractions:
864/450 + 40/450 = 864 + 40/450 = 904/450 - 904/450 simplified gives 452/225
- So, 96/50 + 8/90 = 452/225
In mixed form: 22/225
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