Add 90/50 and 28/6
1st number: 1 40/50, 2nd number: 4 4/6
90/50 + 28/6 is 97/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
90/50 = 90 × 3/50 × 3 = 270/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
28/6 = 28 × 25/6 × 25 = 700/150 - Add the two like fractions:
270/150 + 700/150 = 270 + 700/150 = 970/150 - 970/150 simplified gives 97/15
- So, 90/50 + 28/6 = 97/15
In mixed form: 67/15
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