Add 64/50 and 15/90
1st number: 1 14/50, 2nd number: 15/90
64/50 + 15/90 is 217/150.
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,
64/50 = 64 × 9/50 × 9 = 576/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
15/90 = 15 × 5/90 × 5 = 75/450 - Add the two like fractions:
576/450 + 75/450 = 576 + 75/450 = 651/450 - 651/450 simplified gives 217/150
- So, 64/50 + 15/90 = 217/150
In mixed form: 167/150
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