Add 42/15 and 50/90
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 50/90
42/15 + 50/90 is 151/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
42/15 = 42 × 6/15 × 6 = 252/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
50/90 = 50 × 1/90 × 1 = 50/90 - Add the two like fractions:
252/90 + 50/90 = 252 + 50/90 = 302/90 - 302/90 simplified gives 151/45
- So, 42/15 + 50/90 = 151/45
In mixed form: 316/45
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