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Add 15/50 and 90/6

1st number: 15/50, 2nd number: 15 0/6

15/50 + 90/6 is 153/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 6 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    15/50 = 15 × 3/50 × 3 = 45/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    90/6 = 90 × 25/6 × 25 = 2250/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/150 + 2250/150 = 45 + 2250/150 = 2295/150
  5. 2295/150 simplified gives 153/10
  6. So, 15/50 + 90/6 = 153/10
    In mixed form: 153/10

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