Add 49/50 and 6/90
49/50 + 6/90 is 157/150.
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,
49/50 = 49 × 9/50 × 9 = 441/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
6/90 = 6 × 5/90 × 5 = 30/450 - Add the two like fractions:
441/450 + 30/450 = 441 + 30/450 = 471/450 - 471/450 simplified gives 157/150
- So, 49/50 + 6/90 = 157/150
In mixed form: 17/150
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