Add 15/25 and 50/90
15/25 + 50/90 is 52/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
15/25 = 15 × 18/25 × 18 = 270/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
50/90 = 50 × 5/90 × 5 = 250/450 - Add the two like fractions:
270/450 + 250/450 = 270 + 250/450 = 520/450 - 520/450 simplified gives 52/45
- So, 15/25 + 50/90 = 52/45
In mixed form: 17/45
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