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Add 15/90 and 14/50

15/90 + 14/50 is 67/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    15/90 = 15 × 5/90 × 5 = 75/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    14/50 = 14 × 9/50 × 9 = 126/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/450 + 126/450 = 75 + 126/450 = 201/450
  5. 201/450 simplified gives 67/150
  6. So, 15/90 + 14/50 = 67/150

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