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Add 8/90 and 50/15

1st number: 8/90, 2nd number: 3 5/15

8/90 + 50/15 is 154/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 15 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    8/90 = 8 × 1/90 × 1 = 8/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
    50/15 = 50 × 6/15 × 6 = 300/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/90 + 300/90 = 8 + 300/90 = 308/90
  5. 308/90 simplified gives 154/45
  6. So, 8/90 + 50/15 = 154/45
    In mixed form: 319/45

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