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Add 90/50 and 4/6

1st number: 1 40/50, 2nd number: 4/6

90/50 + 4/6 is 37/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    90/50 = 90 × 3/50 × 3 = 270/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    4/6 = 4 × 25/6 × 25 = 100/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/150 + 100/150 = 270 + 100/150 = 370/150
  5. 370/150 simplified gives 37/15
  6. So, 90/50 + 4/6 = 37/15
    In mixed form: 27/15

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