Add 50/75 and 15/90
50/75 + 15/90 is 5/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
50/75 = 50 × 6/75 × 6 = 300/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
15/90 = 15 × 5/90 × 5 = 75/450 - Add the two like fractions:
300/450 + 75/450 = 300 + 75/450 = 375/450 - 375/450 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 50/75 + 15/90 = 5/6
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